About Tuscany Without Melancholy. Italian Stories with a Taste of Happiness and Basil

Elena Nabel’s book, written by a graduate of the Faculty of Archaeology at the University of Siena and a guide with 20 years of experience, is devoted to Tuscany—a small piece of such a small and yet so great Italy. In the book you’ll find not only ready-made travel routes, but also interesting historical facts, personal notes and the author’s recommendations, as well as recipes of Italian cuisine. Elena isn’t only a talented guide and artist, but also a culinary expert—her cooking masterclasses on Italian cuisine are popular both in Russia and in Italy. Zucchini carpaccio, risotto, arugula pesto, Tuscan apple pie, torteIli maremmann—these are only a small part of the dishes you can cook using the recipes from the book. The book’s leitmotif is the state of happiness the author shares: “to inspire, to interest, to spur on the long-awaited journey, the search for the taste of life, the discovery of something new—so that the soul is released and delighted more often than worried and hurt.”