Book Review by Readers' Favorite: From Tuscany with Love (Avina)

 

AN INTERESTING AND INSIGHTFUL READ

Says Readers' Favorite about From Tuscany with Love by Lauretta Avina: 

Our roots, where we were born, define who we are. But so do the foods we prepare and share amongst family and friends. In Lauretta Avina’s From Tuscany with Love, we follow the author as she shares her life, first in Tuscany and then in the United States. As the family became part of the melting pot of immigrant America, this Tuscan family maintained their love of the traditions they left behind in the Old World. A big part of these traditions revolved around food. As the memoir unfolds, so do the recipes that define the author. “As my family and I embraced our new life in the United States, we also carried with us the rich traditions and memories of our Italian heritage.”

Lauretta Avina’s book, From Tuscany with Love: Recipes and Remembrances of an Immigrant Child, is a memoir told in stories and through recipes of the foods the author loves. The author shares her stories of growing up, first in Tuscany and then in America. As with any immigrant to the New World, the culture and the language were hurdles to overcome and the family must have been worried about not being understood, nor understanding what was being said. The recipes shared in this book also include meaningful stories: why the particular food was important to her cultural and family life as well as preparation procedures and tips. The illustrations are superb and will certainly inspire cooks to try some of the recipes. Overall, an interesting and insightful read.

5-stars. Reviewed by Emily-Jane Hills Orford.

Book Description:

From Tuscany with Love is an emotional memoir capturing the heartfelt journey of a scared, little girl from the rolling hills of Lucca to the bustling life in America. Through evocative stories and cherished family recipes, the author pays tribute to the rich culture, love, and flavors that shaped her life. This memoir beautifully blends personal reflections on family, resilience, and the timeless traditions of Tuscan cuisine, offering readers a deeply personal and flavorful look at an immigrant's path to finding a home and a sense of belonging in a new world.

Keywords:
Tuscany memoir, Italian cooking, cookbook, immigrant biography, culinary biography, Italian heritage book, family recipes, Tuscan traditions, Tuscan cuisine, Lucca (Italy), cultural journey, Gilroy (California), Italian-America experience, resilience stories, home and belonging, Tuscan family recipes, personal reflections

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