Excerpt From Summary of Stanley Tucci's Taste
#1
The author would like to go back in time and experience his childhood again, without the fear of getting sick. He would also like to have his beautiful hair back. Food was a big part of his childhood, and his mother excelled at cooking.
#2
Food is a very important part of Italian culture, and families spend a lot of time talking about it. It is not only something to be eaten, but something to be enjoyed and discussed.