A joyful, eclectic collection of recipes from around the world that recall the memories of childhood. Tessa Kiros leads us into a world where preparing and eating food is a joy, and kitchens are filled with the aromas of roasts, garlic and lemon. Apples for Jam contains a collection of mouthwatering recipes that are delightfully entangled with memories of the author's childhood. These have been gathered from relatives, friends, and the author's own life as a mother in Italy -- always using fresh ingredients to create uncomplicated family meals. The comforting dishes range from a ham and cheese baked bread pudding to a pear and berry crumble.

Tessa Kiros was born in London to a Finnish mother and a Greek-Cypriot father. The family moved to South Africa when she was four, and at the age of 18, Tessa set off to travel and learn all she could about the world's cultures and traditions, and new ways of living and eating. She has cooked at London's The Groucho Club and in Sydney, Athens, and Mexico. On a trip to Italy to study the language and food, she met her husband, Giovanni, and they now live in Tuscany with their two children.

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