A few weeks
ago I wrote about an Italian cookbook that was quite basic (Bill’s Italian life). The focus in that
book was on the recipes, with some good photographs of the dishes, and a few
photographs and anecdotes about atmosphere.
The book I
write about today, Limoncello and linen
water by Tessa Kiros, is the
complete opposite of that book, it is packed full of atmosphere with
photographs of old linen cupboards, antique silverware and pots and bottles
with pickled vegetables.
Limoncello and linen water is an ode to the Italian women who
passed their knowledge of cooking and housekeeping on to their daughters, so
each generation could enjoy homemade bread and delicious pasta’s.
Homemade
oil and vinegar, pickled vegetables, bread, delicious snacks, pasta,
vegetables, great deserts and many more recipes can be found in this book. The
recipes are in general easy to make, thanks to the clear instructions. Each
recipe begins with tips to make the dish even tastier or the preparation
easier. I really like the fact each recipe has a photograph of the complete
dish, so you know what you are aiming for!
I do think Limoncello and linen water is more a
book for women, the photographs, the whole look and feel of the book (pink
velvet ribbon) shouts feminine. But the most important thing are still the
recipes, and they are great as well.
In short, a
book to enjoy, even if you do not cook even one dish from it J
Published
in 2012
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