DE MEDICI, Lorenza

DE MEDICI, Lorenza. Italian, b. 1926. Genres: Food and Wine, Children's non-fiction. Career: Novita, Italy, editor of living section, 1949-54; writer, 1954-; Vogue Italia, food editor, 1962-66. Owner and operator of an antique shop and a weaving fabric store in Milan, 1972-82; host of "The de'Medici Kitchen" (fourteen-part television series), Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), beginning in 1982. Founder and teacher of "The Villa Table" (cooking classes), 1984-; makes annual tours of the United States to present cooking classes and demonstrations; guest on radio and television programs. Publications: I mille menu, 3 vols., 1967-68; La cucina dello zodiaco, 1968; I jolly della cucina, 12 vols., 1970-72; Tutto in tavola, 6 vols., 1980-82; La cucina Mediterranea, 1986; La cucina della badia, 1986; Il grande libro dei dolci, 1988, in US as Great Desserts, 1989; The Renaissance of Italian Cooking, 1989; Italy the Beautiful Cookbook, 1989; The Heritage of Italian Cooking, 1990; The Renaissance of Italian Gardens, 1990; The de Medici Kitchen, 1992; Tuscany the Beautiful Cookbook, 1992; Pasta, 1992; Pizza, 1993; Florentines: A Tuscan Feast, 1993; The Villa Table, 1993; Lorenza's Pasta, 1995. CHILDREN'S BOOKS: Giochiamo alla cucina, 1966; Giochiano con i fiori, 1966; Giochiamo con un filo, 1966; Giochiamo con gli animali, 1966. Contributor to periodicals. Address: Badia a Coltibuono, 53013 Gaiole in Chianti, Siena, Italy.