Ms. Field taught herself Italian and, on repeat visits to Italy, developed a deep appreciation and understanding of Italian food. “I’m not interested in just writing recipes,” Ms. Field told The New York Times in 1991. Ms. Field, who lived in San Francisco, is survived by a son, Matt; a daughter, Alison Field; a brother, Peter; and three grandchildren. In 1997 she told The San Francisco Chronicle: “I knew how to make a nice French omelet. Ms. Field returned to Italian baked goods in “Focaccia: Simple Breads From the Italian Oven” (1994) and wrote a food novel, “Mangoes and Quince” (2001).

Source: New York Times March 11, 2017 01:18 UTC