Italy is a country divided in two. The old and the new. The North and the south. Perhaps this is why it's able to provide the ultimate of both worlds. Buzzing cities teeming with commerce, fashion and industry give way to Mediterranean seas, rolling hills and stone villages. One thing holds true no matter where you are, Italy is a country of food. With the world's freshest, sweetest ingredients grown in rich soil and with ample sun, Italians know how to appreciate a good thing when they see it. This issue pays ultimate respect to the beauty that is an ingredient. Cooking to let the flavor sine, Heirloom Tomato & Burrata Salad showcase seasonality at it's prime while Polenta Rosemary Cake introduces a lovely take on a sweet-but-not-too-sweet desert with espresso. Featuring watercolors by Kaela Rosario.