Bella Tuscany by Frances Mayes
Sweet Story
Following up on her bestselling novel, Under the Tuscan Sun, Frances
Mayes returns to her beloved villa in the small hill town of Cortona, Italy.
Welcomed back like an old friend, she is soon puttering in the garden, and
as Mayes devotees might expect, busy in the kitchen as well. As Mayes
rediscovers her taste for la dolce vita, she embarks on a journey of
cultural awakening and embraces a newfound romance with the Italian
language and people. I came to Italy expecting adventure, reads Mayes.
What I never anticipated is the absolute sweet joy of everyday life. Mayes
is as generous a cook as she is a writer, flavoring her story with tasty
descriptions of local gustatory delights--many of which are included in a
small recipe book. She also serves as narrator, and the beguiling
simplicity of her voice makes listening as enjoyable as spending an
afternoon with a well-traveled favorite aunt. (Running time: 9 hours, 6
cassettes) --George Laney
Personal Review: Bella Tuscany by Frances Mayes
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Mayes brings you to Tuscany, and you can
see and feel the land and people around their home. The recipes are
terrific (I've tried several). Bella Tuscany is truly a feel-good book, even
when bad things happen. I am of Italian extraction, and visited Sicily (the
home of my ancestors) a few years ago, with my nieces. I liked this book
so much, I ordered two more and sent them to my nieces, so we could all
share the wonderful feeling of the "Sweet Life in Italy". Truly worth the
read.
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