Leaves from our Tuscan kitchen; or, How to cook vegetables

"Leaves from Our Tuscan Kitchen; or, How to Cook Vegetables" by Janet Ross is a journey into the heart of Italian cuisine, specifically the vibrant vegetable dishes of Tuscany, as seen through the eyes of a 19th-century observer. The book shares a collection of time-honored recipes with detailed instructions, emphasizing how Italians make vegetables the star of the meal, unlike the English, who often treated them as a mere side dish. The author, inspired by figures such as her own Italian cook, Giuseppe Volpi, contrasts earlier cuisine with traditional Italian practices, offering a taste of historical methods and promising an exploration into rich flavors and cooking secrets. Filled with personal stories and a wide array of recipes, the book invites readers to embrace the delicious world of Italian vegetable cooking.

Janet Ann Ross was an English historian, biographer, and Tuscan cookbook author.