A House Party in Tuscany

Dive into the enchanting world of 'A House Party in Tuscany', a captivating novel penned by the talented Amber Guinness. Published in 2022, this book is a delightful journey into the heart of Italy's most romantic region. The story unfolds amidst the rolling hills, vineyards, and sun-drenched landscapes of Tuscany, where a house party brings together a fascinating mix of characters. Amber Guinness masterfully weaves a tale of love, friendship, and the timeless allure of Tuscany, making this book a must-read for any lover of fine literature. The genre of this book is not easily defined, as it skillfully blends elements of romance, drama, and travelogue into a seamless narrative. The book is published by Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd, a renowned publishing house known for its commitment to delivering high-quality literature. 'A House Party in Tuscany' is a book that will transport you to the heart of Italy, all from the comfort of your own home. It's an invitation to a Tuscan soiree you won't want to miss.

Art meets food in this sublime celebration of thirty years of cooking and hosting at The Arniano Painting School in Tuscany 'A peculiar attribute of the landscape surrounding Arniano is the ever-changing light. Early in the morning, there is an extraordinary mist that sits in the valley and interweaves through the hills, allowing just the tops to show above the smoky clouds. These changes bring with them new moods and shadows, drawing our painters to different views and areas of the garden throughout the day. By the evening, everything has altered again, and there are often intense sunsets, bringing silhouettes from the trees and much darker, richer, olive colours.' There are many farmhouses in Tuscany, but few are quite so magical as Arniano. It is here, in this 18th-century podere, that Amber Guinness grew up and learned to cook. And it is here that she established The Arniano Painting School, a residential painting course and immersive art and food experience. 'As I look through the recipes and think about the common thread that binds them, I realise that they all exemplify a fundamental principle of Italian home cooking. Which is that simplicity - and keeping ingredients as close to their original form as possible - leads to the most delicious and rewarding food. The beauty of Italian cooking is that it is not about fancy sauces or preparation techniques. Rather, it is about bringing out the best in what you are cooking, through patience, constant tasting and the development of flavour - sometimes using nothing but some olive oil and salt.' Filled with recipes for classic dishes and cocktails, feast curation, seasonal menu suggestions and notes on an Italian pantry and wines, A House Party in Tuscany will transport you to the Tuscan countryside and bring the conviviality of Arniano to your table.