A Passion for Fruit [Paperback]

Lorenza de'Medici (Author), Mike Newton (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2002

Inspired by the exquisite paintings of the 17th-century Florentine artist Giovanna Garzoni, Mike Newton’s color-drenched photographs bring to life the beauty of luscious, sun-ripened fruit. To complement these images, celebrated Italian cook Lorenza de’Medici offers an elegant narrative and 100 Tuscan-inspired recipes. Among the delicious main dishes are Pork Loin with Apricots, Duck Breasts with Cherry Sauce, and Fig and Tuna Skewers, and to end the meal, there are plenty of enticing desserts, including Chocolate Peach Tart and Strawberry Tiramisu. It is a book to inspire cooks, art lovers, and gardeners alike.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Fruit has always been the Italian table's preferred dessert. Who better to explicate this use of fruits than the doyenne of Florentine cooking, Lorenza de'Medici? A Passion for Fruit describes each fruit in turn and presents a few simple recipes. For kiwis, a sweetened fresh ricotta cream enrobes the fruit. Red and white grapefruit sections and green olives combine with gin for a summer first course. Some fruits work in savory combinations: figs, bacon, onion, and ham make an unusual pasta sauce. Vividly reproduced photographs on matte black backgrounds boost the book's visual drama. Mark Knoblauch
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“Vividly reproduced photographs on matte black backgrounds boost the book's visual drama.” -- Booklist

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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Anova Books (November 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1862055610
• ISBN-13: 978-1862055612
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 9.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,344,048 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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