Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
An eleventh book from the globally beloved food writer Tessa Kiros, Now & Then is a collection of more than 150 recipes and recollections inspired by Tessa's Tuscan table and stalwart favourites from meals past. Chapters including What I Would Miss If I Left Italy, Nowadays, Things I Obsess About and Thailand Stories weave whimsical reflections upon what excites Tessa in her kitchen now (less sugar, more fruit and veg, buckets of leafy greens) with recipes that she cherishes many years after they made her the cook she is today (splashes of strong flavour, colour and season).
Fans of Tessa Kiros will rejoice in her best work yet, and aspiring young cooks will quickly discover how and why she has redefined the modern cookbook genre.
Synopsis
"I travel and collect things that I love. Memories, tastes, colours and stories. I bring them home and make the beautiful meals I had, so we can live them all over again."-Tessa Kiros Beloved food writer Tessa Kiros' upbringing and lifelong wanderlust has seen her collect culinary experiences from all over the world. In this new book, Tessa gathers the recipes she returns to, time and again - the diverse and colourful array of go-to dishes that grace her table and connect the threads of her life.
The comforting foods of her South African childhood infuse her earliest memories, and travels to Mexico and New Orleans in her formative years fostered a deep respect for spice and abundant flavour. The simple elegance of Italian food is ever-present - the Tuscan countryside has been her home for more than 20 years - and her frequent visits to Thailand have sharpened her appreciation of harmony and balance in every meal. These influences, combined with her Greek-Cypriot/Finnish heritage and a recent appreciation for lighter, more grounded veg-forward eating, come together in this definitive reflection on a lifetime of cooking.
Discover cherished favourites alongside Tessa's most recent culinary inspirations in this formidable collection of more than 150 recipes, all imbued with Tessa's characteristic generosity of spirit and passion for quality seasonal produce. Accompanied by evocative stories of food and place, this quintessential collection is for long-time Tessa devotees and younger curious cooks alike.
Synopsis
A collection of recipes for always. This is beloved food writer Tessa Kiros's definitive reflection on a lifetime of cooking and eating.
With characteristic generosity of spirit, Tessa invites us into her kitchen to share what she's cooking now: an exciting blend of new discoveries and enduring favourites that connect the threads of her life. While the Tuscan countryside has been Tessa's home for more than 20 years, her culinary influences are wonderfully diverse: her childhood in South Africa, travels to Mexico and New Orleans as a young adult, frequent visits to family in Thailand and Greece, all overlaid with a growing appreciation for lighter, more grounded plant-focused eating.
This quintessential collection of more than 150 new recipes is accompanied by Tessa's personal reflections and favourite food memories. Longtime fans will rejoice in her best work yet, and aspiring young cooks will quickly discover how and why she has redefined the modern cookbook.
Part memoir, part travel guide, part food odyssey, Now & Then provides endless inspiration for recipes that reflect Tessa's culinary past, present and future.