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Recipes and Dreams from an Italian Life Kindle Edition

by Tessa Kiros (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 35 ratings
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Experience Italy in this inspired collection of simple and practical recipes from the author of Provence to Pondicherry.

No one does beautiful cookbooks like Tessa Kiros, and her track record speaks for itself. In Recipes for an Italian Life, the beloved author celebrates the heritage of the country she has chosen to call home. This whimsically feminine book is a tribute to the women in our lives–mothers, mothers-in-law, grandmothers–and the important lessons we learn from them. With accessible, delicious recipes ranging from robust family dishes to quirky cakes and old-fashioned sauces and preserves, this book is a precious heirloom for today. The chapters are based on rooms and items in the home, such as the bread oven; vegetable patch; snack box; pasta pot; meat, fish, and chicken in the dining room; and the ice box. Some of the recipes include: Basil Liqueur, Sweet Pizza, Artichoke and Herb Soup, Potato and Truffle Purses, Roast Rabbit with Grapes, Chickpeas with Prawns, Marmalade Cake, and Cappuccino Ice Cream.

Praise for Recipes and Dreams from an Italian Life

“Hundreds of cookbooks are published each year but only a handful of them truly transport the reader into another time and place. Here Kiros…does just that, whisking readers off to Italy, where they’re welcomed into the kitchens of a number of Italian matriarchs to discuss life, love, and cooking. . . . Those looking for reliable, time-tested recipes for the classics will find this to be a treasure trove. Kiros has created the literary equivalent of an exuberant Italian mother-in-law, and though it’s sure to find a welcome place on many a bookshelf, it won’t likely remain shelved for long.” —Publishers Weekly

“Masterfully designed and photographed, Recipes and Dreams from an Italian Life is an authentic Italian keepsake.” —Foreword Reviews
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About the Author

TESSA KIROS is the author of seven bestselling titles, including: Apples for Jam, Falling Cloudberries, Twelve, Piri Piri Starfish: Portugal Found, and Venezia. No-one captures the spirit and soul of a place quite like Tessa, born in London to a Finnish mother and a Greek-Cypriot father, her family moved to South Africa when she was four. At the age of 18 Tessa set off to travel, to learn all she could about the world's cultures and traditions and discover new ways of living and eating. She has cooked at London's The Groucho Club and in Sydney, Athens, and Mexico. On a trip to Italy, to study the Italian language and food, she met her husband Giovanni; they now live in Tuscany with their two children.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00BJ9A72M
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC; Reprint edition (April 2, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 2, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 42783 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 491 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 35 ratings

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Tessa Kiros was born in London to a Finnish mother and a Greek-Cypriot father. The family moved to South Africa when she was four, and at the age of 18, Tessa set off to travel and learn all she could about the world's cultures and traditions, and new ways of living and eating. She has cooked at London's The Groucho Club and in Sydney, Athens and Mexico. On a trip to Italy to study the language and food she met her husband Giovanni.

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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Brenda N.
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply beautiful cookbook!
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2013
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This cookbook is not only beautiful to look at but I love the way the recipes are made with fresh, healthy ingredients. This is an excellent cookbook for one who wants to make authentic Italian meals.

I must admit to taking this book off the shelf and just enjoying reading it on a chilly spring evening. All of Tessa's books give us recipes to feed people as well as the pictures and prose to feed our souls. It is always good when both the food and photos can be recommended.

I do agree with the reviewer who complained about the light grey font but I don't hold it against this cookbook, I have a couple recently purchased cookbooks which are even harder to read. It seems to be the fad among cookbook publishers these days (especially those with nice pictures) to make the font way too light. I hope they soon realize most of us have a difficult time reading such lightly colored font while trying to actually cook.
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FourCats
5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Book for a Book Lover
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2014
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Kiros' books are beautiful which is the main reason I buy them! I enjoy the photographs, personal narratives, and the excellent book design. The recipes are of secondary importance for me although I have prepared several of them successfully. This is a lovely book just to look through and enjoy - perhaps while drinking a cup of espresso.
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Mary K. Ventresco
5.0 out of 5 stars Bought more than one to give as gifts
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2019
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Absolutely beautiful book. Doable recipes
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4.0 out of 5 stars Very country Italian
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2013
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All instructions are clearly written and concise.
Can't wait to try most of them. Beautiful presentation and pictures
great book.
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Bonnie J. Stene
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2018
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I thought the book was great. Wonderful seller.
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Louis Quin
3.0 out of 5 stars Hard to read!
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2013
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The light grey print is hard to read, terrible idea. Almost worthless. The photos are nice, but that's no help.
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Flower
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2013
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This book is beautiful and full of simple recipes that you can make your own. This book will inspire you to cook, eat well and set a beautiful table.
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5.0 out of 5 stars warm and fuzzy.
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2013
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I love cookbooks that feel like I am visiting with a friend. I enjoyed the stories and look forward to trying out the recipes.
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silvia
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 10, 2016
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yum!
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A Martin
4.0 out of 5 stars bewarned this is a duplicate of a previous book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 16, 2013
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This is a great book but it is an exact copy of Lemoncello and Linen Water, which I already own. I got excited when I saw this as thought it was another new book, foolishly did not take the option of 'looking inside.Also the alert by Amazon was posted after I purchased the book. However it is a stunning book and the recipes easy to follow and all have turned out as they should that `I have tried.
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poppy F
4.0 out of 5 stars For fans of Tessa Kiros
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 11, 2013
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I brought this book as I like the photographs and Italian images, I feel that this is more of a lifestyle book reflecting on women in the home. The recipes in the book are good but I think twelve and apples for jam are better recipe books.
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Lia Teixeira
1.0 out of 5 stars Not fair!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 10, 2013
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It is the book Limoncello and Linen Water with a different name which is not nice as people think it is a new book and it s not.
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