The Tuscan Year
life and food in an italian valley
$36.92
- Paperback
224 pages
- Release Date
9 July 2018
Summary
A Year in Tuscany: Food, Family, and the Italian Way of Life
In 1972, Elizabeth Romer embarked on a life-changing journey to a Tuscan farmhouse, immersing herself in a world shaped by tradition and experiencing the exquisite simplicity of authentic Italian cuisine.
Here, she introduces the Cerotti family, who cultivate a part of the valley, painting a vibrant picture of the Tuscan year, month by month. From the cured meats of January to cheese-making in March, the summer cor…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781474610124 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1474610129 |
| Author: | Elizabeth Romer |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 9 July 2018 |
| Weight: | 198g |
| Dimensions: | 133mm x 200mm x 16mm |
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Elizabeth Romer succeeds where before only Elizabeth David dared - Harpers and Queen
Faithfully observed, enthusiastic, this gives a whole bouquet garni of insights into one of Europe’s finer regional cuisines - ObserverEvocative and authentic … beautifully written - Food and WineVastly more than a book of recipes … a lyrical celebration of the green and secret valley joining Umbria and Tuscany - EconomistAbout The Author
Elizabeth Romer
Elizabeth Romer was born in Wales and studied textile design at the Royal College of Art in London. She has written upon Italian food and culture and contributed to journals and newspapers in the spheres of both gastronomy and Egyptian archaeology. In addition to THE TUSCAN YEAR, her books include ITALIAN PIZZA & SAVOURY BREADS, which won the IACP Seagram Award 1987, and THE RAPE OF TUTANKHAMUN and THE SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD. She has been living in Tuscany since 1972 with her husband John Romer, an archaeologist, writer and TV presenter.
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