Greece, it has been said, is where art became inseparable from life. The country evokes a richly embroidered tapestry of images, from old monuments rife with history to idyllic isles of glass-blue sea and blinding white stucco dwellings. Greece enchants its visitors with its beauty, tradition, and spirit.

In this eloquent collection, women share firsthand experiences of the people, history, and landscape of Greece. Their essays go beyond ordinary travelogue to capture the ways in which Greece has shaped lives or influenced decisions. In expressing their love for the country, these women share stories as visceral as they are poignant, as entertaining as they are endearing.

Mexico A Love Story, edited by Camille Cusumano, Seal Press, Emeryville, Calif. Mexico has long cast a spell over its neighbor — and alter ego — to the north. Americans share its history, exalt its food, and honor its artistic luminaries. They cross the border in droves, heading to warm waters, busy city centers, open-air […]

Italy, A Love Story, edited by Camille Cusumano, Seal Press, Emeryville, Calif. Legendary for fabulous food, persistent men, and a lyrical language, Italy has inspired many great love affairs-with the country itself. From the notorious occupants and cuisine of Sicily, to the ancient marvels of Rome, to the couture of Milan, women throughout the ages […]

France, A Love Story, edited by Camille Cusumano, Seal Press, Emeryville, Calif. What is it about France that so captivates the imagination? For many Americans, a love of France and all things French started in school, while mastering the seductive sounds of the language. Others were fascinated by the idea of France’s exalted culture; for […]

America Loves Salads, GuildAmerica (Doubleday), New York, 1993, author.

The New Foods, Camille Cusumano, Henry Holt, New York, 1989, author.

ed. Charles Gerras; writers Camille Cusumano and Carol Munson, Rodale Press, Emmaus, PA, 1983. To be a good cook and to use any cookbook with confidence, you must understand the basics of food preparation. Find Rodale’s equivalent of the whole foods Joy of  Cooking at Amazon.