"I travel and collect things that I love. Memories, tastes, colours and stories. I bring them home and make the beautiful meals I had, so we can live them all over again."–Tessa Kiros
Beloved food writer Tessa Kiros' upbringing and lifelong wanderlust has seen her collect culinary experiences from all over the world. In this new book, Tessa gathers the recipes she returns to, time and again – the diverse and colourful array of go-to dishes that grace her table and connect the threads of her life.
The comforting foods of her South African childhood infuse her earliest memories, and travels to Mexico and New Orleans in her formative years fostered a deep respect for spice and abundant flavour. The simple elegance of Italian food is ever-present – the Tuscan countryside has been her home for more than 20 years – and her frequent visits to Thailand have sharpened her appreciation of harmony and balanc
