US: Transworld Publishers Ltd, 2004. Paperback. Good. Frances Mayes - widely published poet, gourmet cook and travel writer - ope ns the door on a wondrous new world when she buys and restores an abandoned villa in the spectacular Tuscan countryside. She finds faded frescoes bene ath the whitewash in the dining room, a vineyard under wildly overgrown bra mbles - and even a wayward scorpion under her pillow. And from her traditio nal kitchen and simple garden she creates dozens of delicious seasonal reci pes, all included in this book. In the vibrant local markets and neighbouri ng hill towns, the author explores the nuances of the Italian landscape, hi story and cuisine. Each adventure yields delightful surprises - the perfect panettone, an unforgettable wine, or painted Etruscan tombs. Doing for Tus cany what Peter Mayle did for Provence, Mayes writes about the tastes and p leasures of a foreign country with gusto and passion. A celebration of the extraordinary quality of life in Tuscany, UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN is a feast f or all the senses.

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Now in paperback, the #1 San Francisco Chronicle bestseller that is an enchanting and lyrical look at the life, the traditions, and the cuisine of Tuscany, in the spirit of Peter Mayle's *A Year in Provence*. Frances Mayes entered a wondrous new world when she began restoring an abandoned villa in the spectacular Tuscan countryside. There were unexpected treasures at every turn: faded frescos beneath the whitewash in her dining room, a vineyard under wildly overgrown brambles in the garden, and, in the nearby hill towns, vibrant markets and delightful people. In *Under the Tuscan Sun*, she brings the lyrical voice of a poet, the eye of a seasoned traveler, and the discerning palate of a cook and food writer to invite readers to explore the pleasures of Italian life and to feast at her table. From the Trade Paperback edition.

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Bookseller: Infinity Books Japan (JP)
Bookseller's Inventory #: RWARE0000060763
Title: Under the Tuscan Sun
Author: Mayes, Frances
Format/Binding: Paperback
Book Condition: Used - Good
Quantity Available: 1
ISBN 10: 055381611X
ISBN 13: 9780553816112
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
Place of Publication: US
Date Published: 2004
Bookseller catalogs: Travel / Travel Writing;

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