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137th out of 696 books
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663 voters
Falling Cloudberries: A World of Family Recipes
by
Tessa Kiros
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 sim...more
Hardcover, 397 pages
Published
June 28th 2007
by Whitecap Books
(first published January 1st 2005)
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Gerald says:
Foodies (and booklovers):
Here is one of the most gorgeous, fun cookbook to come along in several years. The care taken in the production of this book is phenomenal from the book cover to the illustrations to the text.
I find that there are two sorts of cookbooks that most interest shoppers: those that people cook out of regularly and those that inspire and even comfort with their celebration of the pleasures of food. The former category really only involves a small number in anyone's...more
Foodies (and booklovers):
Here is one of the most gorgeous, fun cookbook to come along in several years. The care taken in the production of this book is phenomenal from the book cover to the illustrations to the text.
I find that there are two sorts of cookbooks that most interest shoppers: those that people cook out of regularly and those that inspire and even comfort with their celebration of the pleasures of food. The former category really only involves a small number in anyone's...more
This book is so lovely and artistically done. I don’t know how many cookbooks have actually “left me wanting more”, but this one did. The title gave me the expectation that it would be all Scandinavian recipes, but in fact the author has a mixed heritage including relatives from Finland, Cyprus, and Russia, and has lived and traveled to Italy, South Africa, and many other places.
She compiles wonderful simply recipes from these places and laces them with dreamy memories of food, smells, and love...more
She compiles wonderful simply recipes from these places and laces them with dreamy memories of food, smells, and love...more
An interesting collection of recipes organised according to country of origin reflecting the places the author has lived in her life and her cultural heritage.
The author provides backstory to the recipes, recounting memories from her life lived in different countries. I usually hate backstory but the author writes with authenticity and sincerity and the different countries/cultures are interesting so I don't mind it so much in this book.
I like this book. The book itself is delightful in design...more
The author provides backstory to the recipes, recounting memories from her life lived in different countries. I usually hate backstory but the author writes with authenticity and sincerity and the different countries/cultures are interesting so I don't mind it so much in this book.
I like this book. The book itself is delightful in design...more
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This author just has a way with...food and words. She takes you on a journey where not only can you see in your mind , but also smell and taste the experience that is her food. Everything I have made so far is delicious, though sometimes you must plan ahead. This is a thoughtful, elaborate and lavish blueprint for life's celebrations. This book was a gift in more than just receiving it for Christmas.I also enjoyed her other book Apples for Jam.
I love this book. It is a pleasure to read as every recipe tells the story of the Author and her heritage. The photos and art of it are stunning. I love, love, love her hummus recipe and it is my go to recipe.
I really should find some more recipes to try but every time I pull it off the shelf, I get sucked into reading it and looking at the photos rather than really finding a recipe to make.
Lovely book.
I really should find some more recipes to try but every time I pull it off the shelf, I get sucked into reading it and looking at the photos rather than really finding a recipe to make.
Lovely book.
I've marked this as 'read' even though I don't own it. I mean, it's very expensive! So, I just look at it in the bookshop over and over and plan to get it from the library soon.
This is exactly the cookbook that I've wanted to write for some time and Tessa Kiros has beat me to it. The recipes are driven by the mish-mash of cultures that she and many people have within their own families (myself included). She gives just enough personal information so that you get a sense of what the recipes mean...more
This is exactly the cookbook that I've wanted to write for some time and Tessa Kiros has beat me to it. The recipes are driven by the mish-mash of cultures that she and many people have within their own families (myself included). She gives just enough personal information so that you get a sense of what the recipes mean...more
i love this book. it is filled with glorious recipes with taste, zest and passion. it has an old-fashioned idea about good food - simple ingredients put together to taste wonderful. i love the recipes, i love her stories, and i love variety of these foods from around the world. the chickpea salad is a favourite for summer bbq's. it is in australia and i am in canada; i miss it.
This book is GORGEOUS! Unfortunately, most of the recipes are VERY meat-heavy – I have not seen such a vegetarian-unfriendly cookbook in a while. The few vegetarian recipes I noticed sound delightful. She combines various recipes from her different cultural backgrounds, so there’s a mix of Greek, South African, Finnish, Italian, and more. Lovely photos.
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Beautiful photos, delicious-sounding recipes, and a few non-pretentious passages of evocative text... AAAH THE URGE IS TO STRONG I WANT TO GO TRAVELING AND SAMPLE THE WORLD'S DELICIOUS FOODS AAAAH!!!!
...but I guess I'll stick here for now and bake some Finnish cardamom buns. For now.
The family history chart is really cute too :)
...but I guess I'll stick here for now and bake some Finnish cardamom buns. For now.
The family history chart is really cute too :)
spied this one at the library the other day and SO GLAD I picked it up. Greek, Italian, and more all in one book?>!!?? The photos are gorgeous and there's so much inside this tasty little book. Love the little narratives she puts with each recipe, too. makes it so much more personal!
Can't wait to check out more of her books!
Can't wait to check out more of her books!
I love this so much. This is one of the books I love to browse on a Sunday, thinking of what food to make during the week. The pictures and stories are gorgeous, and the recipes simple to follow. The mousakka recipe from here is divine, there is never any left over despite how much I make.
Gorgeous cook book which I got because it was one of Gourmet's Cookbook of the month selections--the author has lived around, comes from mixed ancestry and these are the foods of her life--the things that she loves. It is just beautiful.
A beautiful book, but lacking a little the centre that her fabulous "Twelve" (Tuscan) cooking has. I love to read the mixture of memoir and recipes, and the photos are gorgeous, but I don't find I cook from it much.
Love her cookbooks, they read like stories with wonderful photo illustrations. This one I will definitely take out from the library again - the Greek lemon and oregano chicken sounds like a recipe to try soon.
Another Tessa Kiros cookbook filled with whimsy and a great variety of amazing recipes. Have not dipped into this one as much as Apples for Jam but it is still a great cookbook. Highly recommend.
The cover alone is worth 4-5 stars. I embrace the diversity, the writing, the images, and the layout. Milk, Honey, and Cinnamon Ice Cream. This is a woman who uses superfine sugar. Stroganoff with Pickled Cucumbers and Honey. Pinapple, Cinnamon, and Allspice Cake.
This is a fantastic cookbook especially if you are not a fussy eater. So many beautiful recipes and the book is packed full of beautiful photography to inspire.
This is a gorgeous book.
This is the book that your sister gives you as a gift.
It contains all the family recipes from a diverse and colorful family lineage and it dotted with family photos and vignettes.
It was quite lovely and I am a fan of Tessa Kiros but I don't live in a region where it is likely I'd be able to obtain a fresh octopus much less hang it on a line to dry.
There were a few recipes that I would like to try - champagne risotto as well as pistachio ice cream. The Greek-influenced dis...more
This is the book that your sister gives you as a gift.
It contains all the family recipes from a diverse and colorful family lineage and it dotted with family photos and vignettes.
It was quite lovely and I am a fan of Tessa Kiros but I don't live in a region where it is likely I'd be able to obtain a fresh octopus much less hang it on a line to dry.
There were a few recipes that I would like to try - champagne risotto as well as pistachio ice cream. The Greek-influenced dis...more
I've been going back through this finding some new recipes for the summer. Kiros writes beautifully and the whole book is delicious eye candy.
The author has a Finnish mother and Greek father and has lived my many parts of the world. The recipes, photos and stories are priceless.
After visiting Greece I found this book even more amazing! i love the way she writes - like how I would repeat a recipe to a good friend!
Read about this in a magazine...totally enticed by simply the title, cover photo, and font used. Now that's some good book design!
The octopus stifado recipe, served with the mash made with olive oil, garlic, lemon and sea salt is divine. Love this book.
Best and most beautiful recipe book ever.
Not only are the recipes great but the pictures/ photos are lovely!!
Not only are the recipes great but the pictures/ photos are lovely!!
This is one of those cookbooks that I would definitely own, if I weren't a vegetarian. The pictures are beautiful, the stories behind the recipes are heartfelt (and seemingly) as flavorful as the recipes themselves. There weren't very many vegetarian recipes other than sweets and the occasional salad. But that's ok! The meat recipes, particularly the lamb one look divine. Non-vegetarians: Give this book a try.
The queen of beautiful cookbooks. Absolutely lovely and the recipes are amazing.
A gorgeous book...photographs & recipes and bits about life...a jewel of a cookbook!
This is a wonderful collection of recipes and a joy to read.
Gorgeous cookbook filled with wonderful recipes and family stories.
Pete has requested that I make the beef stew. Sounds yummy.
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