Illustrator and cook Leslie Forbes has recreated a bit of Italy in this delightful volume which vividly conveys the rich flavor of Tuscany. What began as a series of drawings and cooking notes on a trip to Italy has become a culinary odyssey that reveals Forbes' passion for food, wine and the inhabitants of the area. 160 full-color illustrations.
In this companion volume to her enormously successful A Table in Tuscany, Leslie Forbes goes on to explore the cuisine of Provence, with drawings an d recipes that reveal the unique character of this charming region. The author's distinctive, full-color illustrations punctuate this evocative account of an enchanting culinary adventure.
This presents a celebration of food and a pageant of people enjoying themselves all over the world. It encompasses public feasts, such as Mardi Gras in New Orleans, the mid-autumn Moon Festival in China and the New Year Water Festival in Thailand, as well as Jewish Passover dinner in the South of France. The text is illustrated by the author. Liz ...
In this highly detailed and well-researched literary thriller, Roz Bengal returns to her native India in response to a letter from her pregnant sister who is afraid that her husband, a film producer, murdered his first wife. As she investigates her brother-in-law, Roz gradually reveals her own self-destructive and quixotic nature.
This third literary thriller by Leslie Forbes links a Renaissance painting to a terrible event in the more recent past. Art expert Charlene Penton is on site in Urbino, Italy, restoring "La Muta," a Raphael painting of a mute woman. When a real mute woman slashes the painting, blood pours out of it. Is it truly a miracle? What was the mute woman's ...
Claire Fleetwood, a forensic photographer, inherits a house in London, but when her best friend is murdered, the inheritance turns to a nightmare. Claire begins an unofficial investigation that takes her on a scientific expedition with one of the suspects.
An illustrated collection of authentic recipes from the Provence region of France, an area renowned for its herbs and vegetables. Forbes's book is punctuated by her observations, conversations and local gossip. The author also wrote "A Table in Tuscany".
Lamb in Spicy Lentils and Red Pepper Crust, Pumpkin Kedgeree Risotto, Roast Cod with Spiced Coriander Sauce, Orange Cardamom Indian Custard, Chocolate and Cinnamon Striped Kulfi - in this illustrated collection of subcontinental recipes, Leslie Forbes evokes the culinary magnificence of India. She includes over 100 dishes that bring together the ...
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 9 by 6 inches. This book is printed on demand [allow 1-2 weeks for printing]. (00056 pages) lang=english accessory: no accessory (Paperback ) read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Bamore Film Productions Ltd.
Date Published: 1967
Description: Very Good. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. Orignal script for the famous TV series aired 24 March 1967 (Season 5, Episode 21). From the archive of actor Peter Holt with his signature on the cover and signed photograph loose. Patrick Holt's real name was Patrick G. Parsons. Some of his childhood was spent in India where his father, who claimed kinship with the great actress Mrs Siddons, was Deputy Inspector-General of the Indian Police. Perhaps surprisingly, given such a background, Patrick was sent to ... read more
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