Flavours of Tuscany: Recipes from the Heart of Italy

Flavours of Tuscany: Recipes from the Heart of Italy

by Maxine Clark (Author)

Synopsis

Discover the fascinating culture of Tuscan food and cooking in this sumptuous book. Good cooks always emphasize the importance of the best ingredients, and Maxine Clark takes this one step further with wise and witty introductions to some of Tuscany's key foods. She looks at Olives and Olive Oil; Sheep, Dogs and Tuscan Cheeses; Beans and Bean Eaters; Bread and Salt; White Cattle of the Val de Chiana (and their enormous steaks); Prosciutto and Cinghiale (wild boar); Orchards and Fields; and Wines: Super Tuscans and Vin Santo. From antipasti to sweet things, and pizza to fish and seafood dishes, there is a comprehensive selection of delicious and authentic recipes.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 160
Publisher: Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd
Published: 01 Mar 2006

ISBN 10: 1845971434
ISBN 13: 9781845971434

Author Bio
Maxine Clark is a leading food writer and cooking teacher. For some years she has taught at Alastair Little's Tasting Places in Sicily and Tuscany. Her work appears regularly in magazines such as BBC Good Food. Maxine's other books for Ryland Peters & Small include Tarts, Dolcissimo and Al Forno. She lives in Perthshire.