Tarot Decks: Tarocchi Gastronomici (Gastronomic Tarot)

The Tarocchi Gastronomici (Gastronomic Tarot), while only containing the 22 cards of the Major Arcana (plus a single title card), is an homage to the tradition of food and cooking in Italy. It is focused on the preparation and consumption of pasta as well as the tools used during this process. The deck itself has an old-world feel and a book-style cover. The images are consistent and have the feel of a collection of fine art. The entire deck is done in watercolor and ink, lending a sophisticated feel to the Tarot cards.

Cards are titled in Italian, which could be a problem for some people. Thankfully, they're also numbered (using Roman Numerals), making it a little easier to put the cards in order. These cards can be integrated into a traditional Tarot deck if you like, but they're really designed for the collector or Tarot enthusiast. The Tarocchi Gastronomici deck was issued in a limited number of 100 decks and there is no accompanying leaflet, so this is definately a collector's Tarot deck.