Journal Entry 1 by darkpunkangel from Barrie, Ontario Canada on Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Frances Mayes - widely published poet, gourmet cook and travel writer - opens the door on a wondrous new world when she buys and restores an abandoned villa in the spectacular Tuscan countryside. She finds faded frescoes beneath the whitewash in the dining room, a vineyard under wildly overgrown brambles - and even a wayward scorpion under her pillow. And from her traditional kitchen and simple garden she creates dozens of delicious seasonal recipes, all included in this book.

In the vibrant local markets and neighbouring hill towns, the author explores the nuances of the Italian landscape, history and cuisine. Each adventure yields delightful surprises - the perfect panettone, an unforgettable wine, or painted Etruscan tombs. Doing for Tuscany what Peter Mayle did for Provence, Mayes writes about the tastes and pleasures 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 for all the senses. 

Journal Entry 2 by darkpunkangel at Barrie, Ontario Canada on Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Not a bad read. Now I want to go back to Italy even though I was thee a week ago! 

Journal Entry 3 by darkpunkangel at San Francisco Coffee Company (Im Tal) in München, Bayern Germany on Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Released 9 mos ago (8/16/2011 UTC) at San Francisco Coffee Company (Im Tal) in München, Bayern Germany

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Left it in the back with the other books. Hope you enjoy the book!