Something kind of odd and different for this week's book review.
At my husband's annual Christmas gift exchange, he ended up with a lovely cookbook/scrapbook/memoir, which I was pretty excited about. That book is Jake Tilson's A Tale of 12 Kitchens.
The story travels through four countries and twelve kitchens, just as the title would lead you to believe.
There are many recipes throughout - including one that actually calls for freshly fallen snow!
But this is more than a cookbook. It is a story about a family, their connections and relationships that are intertwined with the meals they seek out and serve.
And the stories they tell!
Having just returned from Italy this summer, I particularly loved the sections about Italy. I want to try many of the recipes.
But the layout of the book itself is what makes this more than a cookbook. It is truly just a lovely book; more scrapbook in style than traditional cookbook.
It's a very specific type of book for a very specific reader. A cook, maybe, or someone who likes to travel, who understands the connections between family and place and food.
What's the most unique book you've looked at/read?
I'm not sure, but this one is pretty high on the list!
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