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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Brilliant and true Tuscany I'm writing this review because I'm so surpised to see the previous one suggesting the recipes don't work and that people who like the book cannot be serious cooks. I've cooked many recipes from this book and have found them to be simple and very successful.It is probably my most used cookbook, and I'm someone who owns a LOT of cookbooks! I should come clean about the fact that I do have the advantage of actually living in Tuscany, but I cannot believe this factor alone determines whether the recipes are... more info
Dreadful I reviewed this book before and I can't believe the reviews I am reading now. I can only assume that most of these people don't cook! The recipes are convoluted and many of them don't work. If you are a serious cook you can tell just by reading them that she's got it wrong. Don't bother.
'The author shares her passion for the food of Tuscany in this rich and very personal collection of Italian recipes.' From the introduction:- `My aim in writing this book has been to share some of the delights that have been part of my life here. More than an informative guide, it outlines the basic goings-on taking place on stovetops in a place whose culinary fame is steadfastly rooted amongst the hills and within tradition.........Throughout the months of the year you will find the ingredients of Tuscany just as they become available to the Tuscans. In each month there are recipes for all the courses of an Italian... more info
One of my favourites, even though I'm a Vegetarian! I have book shelves lined with cookery books, most of which are vegetarian cook books & I love nothing more than to sit with a glass of wine & read recipes! Having absolutely fallen in love with the food of Tuscany whilst on my honeymoon last year I couldn't wait to try cooking something similar myself when I returned home. I picked up this book at Waitrose. Yes there are meat and fish recipes, but there are also many wonderful vegetarian recipes too. I haven't looked back & thanks to this book... more info
