Corsica: The Recipes BY NICOLAS STROMBONI

Know much about Corsican cuisine? Neither did we until this good-looking book crossed our desks. This French island is relatively unexplored by visitors from outside Europe. Which is a shame, as it is steeped in a rich food heritage. Nicholas Stromboni is a master sommelier and passionate ambassador for the local cuisine. Aside from its delicious recipes (lots of seafood, cheese, pastry), this book would make a stylish coffee table addition for those intrigued by this Mediterranean idyll. Smith Street Books – $65 (hb)