MSI Press Blog

   Today's Publisher's Pride is  From Tuscany with Love  by Lauretta Avina, which reached #252 in emigrant and immigrant biography.  From Tuscany with Love  has appeared in Amazon best-selling categories nearly every week since its release, including holding the #1 red banner ranking for nearly a week after it was released. 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. A Reviewer's Comment: "a cookbook that brought a tear ...

   Today's Publisher's Pride is  From Tuscany with Love  by Lauretta Avina, which reached #252 in emigrant and immigrant biography.  From Tuscany with Love  has appeared in Amazon best-selling categories nearly every week since its release, including holding the #1 red banner ranking for nearly a week after it was released. 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. A Reviewer's Comment: "a cookbook that brought a tear ...

    Good Wednesday Morning, everyone! The Hollister Certified Farmers’ Market runs every Wednesday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, starting April 16 through October 22, 2025, right in downtown Hollister on San Benito Street. It’s a lively weekly event with over 60 vendors, live entertainment, and a bounty of fresh produce, flowers, and local treats. If you’re planning a visit, just a heads-up: pets aren’t allowed due to health regulations—though trained service animals are welcome. And what better way to celebrate fresh, local ingredients than with a recipe straight from the heart of Tuscany? Hollister’s own Lauretta Avina—chef-in-chief at MSI Press and author of the beloved From Tuscany with Love —invites readers into her kitchen with a memoir that’s as rich in flavor as it is in feeling. Raised in the rolling hills of Lucca, Lauretta brings generations of Tuscan tradition to life through evocative stories and cherished family recipes. Whether you’re shopping the stalls of San Be...