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Introduction by Clarissa Wright Douglas. First published in 1950, Elizabeth David's A Book of Mediterranean Food ushered in cooking's modern era, emphasizing fresh ingredients and the idea that good food need not be the exclusive province of the master chef. A Book of Mediterranean Food consists of recipes David collected when she lived in France, Italy, Greece, and Egypt. [Elizabeth David was] --the best food writer of her time. -- The Times Literary Supplement
