Falling Cloudberries by Kiros, Tessa - 2004

Murdoch Books, 2004. They say you can't judge a book by its cover - well, whoever "they" are I'm sure that, like me, they'd fall in love with this book the second their eyes lit upon its lustrous, luscious cover. The New York Times calls Tessa Kiros's work "exuberant and colorful." And that is just what her gem, Falling Cloudberries: A World of Family Recipes, is. The book is full of personal touches and stories. It is a beautiful collection of family anecdotes, history, and traditions all documented with stunning photography, unique illustrations, and a warm dialogue that will simply pull you in. Kiros's Apples for Jam, was called "a lovely quilt snuggled softly against your cheek" by the Times Herald-Record of Hudson Valley, New York. This is one of those cookbooks to "read like a novel". a few reviews >>> Gorgeous cookbook filled with wonderful recipes and family stories. and >>> The recipes, photos and stories are priceless. and one more >>> She compiles wonderful simply recipes from these places and laces them with dreamy memories of food, smells, and loved ones, and this book is the result. 399 crisp pp, 1500g for post, the only marks on it will be my tears when it leaves the shop, would make a lovely gift. Hardcover. Fine/Excellent. Illus. by Chatzikonstantis, Manos (photos). 25 Cm.