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Twelve: A Tuscan Cook Book (Hardcover)

by Tessa Kiros (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Murdoch Books; New edition edition (3 Oct 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1740452607
  • ISBN-13: 978-1740452601
  • Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 17.4 x 4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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'With simple, fresh ingredients and an intimate diary-approach, this book really is something to get your teeth into.' --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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This personal cookbook reflects the Siena-based author's love of the cuisine of her adopted homeland. Its title refers to the seasonal nature of the recipes within, with the chapters being divided into the 12 months of the year. It is about the food of Tuscany, seasonal cooking and fine ingredients. It is the author's aim in this book to share some of the delights that have been part of her life in Italy: more than an informative guide, it outlines the basic goings-on that occur on Tuscan stove tops, in a region whose culinary fame is steadfastly rooted among the hills and within tradition. With exquisite photos of Tuscany and her family and neighbours, this books aims to entice and inspire the reader to live the Tuscan life.

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38 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars 'The author shares her passion for the food of Tuscany in this rich and very personal collection of Italian recipes.', 24 Nov 2006
By A B CeDar - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Twelve: A Tuscan Cookbook (Paperback)
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 meal - though as you will see in `The Italian Meal', even an Italian doesn't eat all the courses all the time......Although it is my belief that with good ingredients anyone can cook a good Tuscan meal, I recognise that not everyone lives in Tuscany and so I have occasionally given alternatives to those harder to find. The rest, I trust you will shift, find, improvise and add to suit your personal space and marketplace.'

415 high quality, shiny pages mainly split over the twelve months of the year, plus a section on `The Store Cupboard', `The Italian Meal', `Wine Notes', `Basics', `How to', along with an introduction, a glossary and a concise index.
Each chapter opens with an endearing description of the relevant month along with a photograph. Each recipe within has its Italian name and English version. Introductory text opens each recipe which is clearly laid out with the ingredients on the left, along with the number of servings and the method on the right.
Vibrant photographs, some black and white, but not that many of the recipes.

A taste of the recipes within:-

Mixed Fish Soup with Tomato
Mixed Meat Stew
Bread with Rosemary and Olive Oil
Roast Rack of Pork
Crepes with Pastry Cream & Praline
Orange Salad
Mashed Potato Cakes
Apricot Jam Tart
Gratinéed Mussels
Pumpkin Ravioli with Butter & Sage
Ricotta Tart
Lasagne
Chargrilled Chicken
Lemon Tart
Vanilla Ice Cream
Minestrone
Chocolate & Vanilla Sponge Pudding
Tuscan Style Tripe
Stuffed Zucchini
Tiramisu
Risotto with Asparagus

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37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favourites, even though I'm a Vegetarian!, 29 Aug 2006
By Y. Woodhouse (London) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Twelve: A Tuscan Cookbook (Paperback)
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 I would say that 70% of the cooking I now do is Tuscan inspired. I've gone on to try recipes of my own based on combinations I've learnt from Tessa Kiros. I tried out the plum jam and plum cake this weekend and wowed the family with the delicious results. I'd definitely recommend this.
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38 of 41 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars If you loved Falling Cloudberries, you will adore this book, 22 Aug 2005
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This review is from: Twelve: A Tuscan Cookbook (Paperback)
Falling Cloudberries is the first book of Tessa Kiros that I bought. When I saw she had written another one, I had high expectations because Falling Cloudberries is just one of those exceptional books - original, beautiful and personal. Twelve does not disappoint. Whereas Falling Cloudberries is a collection of recipes from all over the world, Twelve is all about Tuscan food. The pics of the countryside and her family together with the delicious Italian food make you want to hop on a plane to Italy straight away. The next best thing is to lose yourself in this magical book. If you thought like me, who needs another italian cookbook, take a look at this beautiful book and you will change your mind.
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5.0 out of 5 stars 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. Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars 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! Read more
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The recipes presented are down-to-earth, and easily within the ability of cooks of any calibre. I liked the fact that this was obviously the food that would be on the average... Read more
Published on 16 Dec 2002 by Evelyn Mourelatou

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book is Sensational!!!
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Published on 3 Dec 2002 by Evelyn Mourelatou

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