Table in Tuscany (Paperback)

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Product Description

Illustrator and cook Leslie Forbes has recreated a bit of Italy in this delightful volume which vividly conveys the rich flavor of Tuscany. What began as a series of drawings and cooking notes on a trip to Italy has become a culinary odyssey that reveals Forbes' passion for food, wine and the inhabitants of the area. 160 full-color illustrations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 159 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books; 1st Pbk. Ed edition (April 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0877018324
• ISBN-13: 978-0877018322
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 6.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,433,751 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An Art Book about Food, July 21, 2001

By	Walter W. Matera "The Old Sarge" (Lakewood, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

No one who is not already a practiced cook should try to prepare a dish from this book. This is not for beginners. However, if you know your way around the kitchen and love good writing and better watercolors about food, life and Italy you will treasure this little volume. I don't even let my copy into the kitchen for fear that it might get splashed with something but I regularly, especially when the weather is grey and rainy, turn to Leslie Forbes for instant sunshine. Copy down the recipes for use, break open the vino roso, cook for your friends and read A Table in Tuscany to them as they eat.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Only Cookbook I Own, July 20, 2002

By	Afsoon R. (Redondo Beach, CA United States) - See all my reviews

I bought this amazing cookbook when I was traveling in Italy 10 years ago. The illustrations and recipes are wonderful. Even if I don't intend on cooking anything, I love to just read the anecdotes and the history of the recipes. I highly recommended making the Torta della Nonna (pine nut, almond, and custard pie) and the tomato leek soup. I just bought a copy for my friend John D :-)

1.0 out of 5 stars no opinion - product was unavailable, July 7, 2009

By	Norma Taggart (Oklahoma City, OK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was notified that this book was no longer available. I later ordered and received the book.