Christopher Idone, a pioneer of illustrated cookbooks, takes the reader on a fascinataing culinary and cultural journey through the vast and varied landscape of Brazil. Includes more than 100 rich, colorful photographs, a mail-order source guide, and a list of special places to visit in Brazil. 125 4-color photographs. Christopher Idone, a pioneer of illustrated cookbooks, takes the reader on a fascinataing culinary and cultural journey through the vast and varied landscape of Brazil. Includes more than 100 rich, colorful photographs, a mail-order source guide, and a list of special places to visit in Brazil. 125 4-color photographs. Christopher Idone  was a celebrated chef and an award-winning culinary writer. He was the founder of a catering company, Glorious Food, and was soon sharing his passion to a bigger audience via his cookbooks. His second book,  Glorious American Food , was named Cookbook of the Year and Best General Cookbook from the International Association of Culinary Professionals. He was also a food consultant who appeared on the  Today show and  Good Morning America , and contributed to  House and Garden,  the  New York Times   Magazine ,  Condé Nast Traveler ,  Food Arts , and  Harper's Bazaar . Idone died in 2016.