TheGolfersWife wrote:
> I have just received a copy of Giada de Lorentis book Everyday Italian
> which I won in an internet contest! It is lovely, but I as it is
> American and I am in New Zealand I would like some help with
> translating ingredients.

You might want to have a look at "The Cook's Thesaurus"

http://www.foodsubs.com/

This site has all sorts of information on what foodstuffs are and what
you can substitute for them if they are not available locally.

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Cheers
Chatty Cathy