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| Twelve: A Tuscan Cook Book | 
| Author: Tessa Kiros
Creator: Manos Chatzikonstantis
Publisher: Whitecap Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 232613
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 416
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.7 x 1.6
ISBN: 1552857328
Dewey Decimal Number: 641
EAN: 9781552857328
ASIN: 1552857328
Publication Date: March 4, 2006
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A 12-month journey through the tastes of Tuscany. In this exquisitely photographed book, Tessa Kiros uses each month of the year as a device to explore and record recipes in seasonal cooking with fine ingredients. Her personal observations throughout reveal the nuances of the Italian meal. "The Store Cupboard" has tips on filling the pantry with the right ingredients. The "Basics" section provides preparation instructions and recipes that Tuscan home cooks learned from their parents and grandparents. Substitutions for harder-to-find ingredients are offered along with encouraging tips on improvising to suit any taste. Wine notes and a glossary round out the book. Here are examples of the fabulous recipes: - Risotto alla Toscana (Tuscan risotto)
- Spezzatino di cinghiale (wild boar stew)
- Zuccotto (chocolate and vanilla sponge pudding)
- Melanzane alla parmigiana (baked eggplant with tomato, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese)
- Stracotto di manzo (beef braised in red wine)
Twelve is a sensitive, personal exploration of one of the world's most popular culinary traditions by an author who lovingly shares her discoveries with the home cook.
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 The Perfect Tuscan cook book August 23, 2008
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Some say Tuscan cooking is simple.
Maybe.
It sure often is easy to do, as long as you do it right. That is with soul and joy, respect for the ingredients and a feeling of anticipation of what is coming: the wonderful get-together of family and friends.
This book, marvelously researched by Tessa Kiros, offers you a wonderful collection of the most delicious dishes, directly from the tables of Tuscan families and chefs.
Tessa Kiros traveled through Tuscany and had a great time looking in the pots and enjoying the meals with the ingredients that are available, one month at a time. Hence the title, Twelve.
You'll find strawberries in the May section, Oranges in the winter months, but also how to preserve the abundance of summer flavors for the winter time.
Although I'm a vegetarian and this book is not made for one, I had never any trouble working my way around the meat and fish.
The photographs (by Manos Chatzikonstantis) are very down to earth, mostly close ups, shot right into the pot or the dish as it is put on the table. They instantly make you feel hungry and take away any possible self doubt of not being able to do this yourself.
I don't think I will ever stop cooking since I enjoy it so much. This book will definitely be one of those forever on my shelf.
Beautiful & Practical July 12, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As someone with a large collection of cookbooks I have to say this is probably my favourite single book of the last 2-3 years. The concept is simple - divide the book up by the months of the year and provide simple practical recipes and commentary. I've cooked quite a number of the dishes and have found them straightforward, not overly fussy and great results. So far (fingers crossed) no disasters. The beauty of this book is that it is based on tried and trusted food from a wonderful established cuisine. I've given copies of this to several friends and family members they only regret being that I lose the secret of the wonderful dishes they liked so much :-)
 TWELVE and Tuscany November 10, 2006
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
While staying in a villa for a month I found this wonderful book in the owners cookbook collection. As I leafed through the pages, with descriptions of food and the seasons I was captivated by Tessa Kiras' ability to marry the seasons and the foods into a feast. Even if you are not a passionate cook, you will be coaxed into trying these easy, simple recipes. To travel once again to the beautiful Tuscan region I need only open my book and I am savoring the sights and tastes of Italy. Try Twelve for yourself or gift a friend, you'll love it from cover to cover. Joy Galloway
New Ideas for Each Month of the Year April 30, 2006
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
The title of this book, 'Twelve' comes from the twelve months of the year. In the cold months of winter warm heavy soups seem a lot more reasonable than they do in the warm days of August. Ms. Kiros uses this concept to describe what she recommend during each of the twelve months.
She is very tuned in to what becomes available during the month; in April strawberries arrive and their slightly astringent qualities are said to help drive away the winter-accumulated toxins. April is also the month when artichokes show up at the market. In the month of April she cooks with a view to what is avaiable, and what just seems to be proper for the month.
Ms. Kiros, daughter of a Finnish mother and a Greek father traveled around the world learning cooking styles. Then after marriage she settled in Tuscany, norther Italy, and began to study the regional favorites. This book is the result. It is a large book, profusely illustrated and introduces a lot of unusual recipes. It's not hard to find something for your next dinner party.
My favorite Italian cookbook April 27, 2004
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I love this cookbook and not just because I met the author at a cooking school in Siena. It is beautifully written, striking photography and a great format. Set up to showcase what is fresh each of the 12 months of the year. Most of the recipes are fairly simple and ingredients available. All of my friends that went to the school bought the book also. We have all tried many recipes from it. Some were dishes we made in class. The Cantuccini are my all time favorite & have become an expected Christmas gift every year from me. A truely wonderful cookbook.
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