Tuscany

This collection of more than 50 authentic and easy-to-follow recipes takes us on a culinary journey through one of the most loved regions of Italy. Under the expert guidance of the Silver Spoon Kitchen, explore local food traditions, producers, world-class wines, including the beloved Chianti, and regional ingredients such as truffles, artisan salami, and lardo di Colonnata (a type of preserved pork fat). Beyond the rural landscape studded with cypress trees, gently rolling hills, and traditional farmhouses, Tuscany is renowned for a remarkable culinary tradition. This book, with its more than 150 specially commissioned photographs, reveals a side of the region and its food that many tourists never experience. The book is organized by province, with the recipes placed by location throughout the book to reveal their true origins. Featured dishes include Pappardelle all’Anatra (Pappardelle with Duck), Pappa col Pomodoro (Tomato and Bread Soup) and Castagnaccio alla Pistoiese (Pistoia Chestnut Cake). Every recipe in this fascinating and evocative collection is accompanied by clear and concise instructions, making this the perfect companion for both a kitchen novice and a seasoned chef.