Cookbook lovers will certainly remember Lorenza de'Medici's most recent book, Lorenza's Pasta, an extraordinary look at the great Italian staple, with an engaging text accompanied by vintage Italian illustrations and Gus Filgate's award-winning still-life photographs. Lorenza's Antipasti reprises these appealing features, but this time Lorenza de'Medici digs deeply into her culture to tell the whole antipasti story, which is complete with more than 200 delectable, uncomplicated recipes for these Italian appetizers.Lorenza de'Medici's culinary gift -- and her sheer relish for her native cuisine -- is apparent in the flavors of the recipes she invites us to prepare, from focaccia to frittata, and from prosciutto to carpaccio. Appropriate as appetizers, party platters, or elegant snacks, these small Italian dishes are an irresistible addition to any cook's repertoire.