AT THE TABLE OF LA FORTEZZA: THE ENCHANTMENT OF TUSCAN COOKING FROM THE LUNIGIANA REGION

 

AT THE TABLE OF LA FORTEZZA:

The Enchantment of Tuscan 

Cooking from the Lunigiana Region

by Annette Joseph

Photography by David Loftus

Rizzoli International, $39.95

September 2022

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

I have owned many cook books in my time, but never one so different, full of Tuscan recipes. There are farm to table, with others from water and land, waiting for the curious chef in all of us. I plan on trying my share of  delightful dishes. 

Below are several images from the book that I think you will ENJOY!

PARISIAN BY DESIGN: INTERIORS BY DAVID JIMENEZ

 

PARISIAN BY DESIGN:

INTERIORS BY DAVID JIMENEZ

by Diane Dorrans Saeks

Forward by Andrew Lauren

Photography by Xavier Bejot

Rizzoli New York, $55.00

October 2022

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

Parisian by Design: Interiors by David Jimenez, written by Diane Dorrans Saeks, is one of the most breathtaking books I have ever reviewed. Words can’t describe how rich and beautiful this French-influenced book is. 

From the textures, colors, art, collectibles,

books and furniture, how-to sections, antique dealers, art galleries, there is nothing missing here. I could not put this must-have book down. 

Below I have shared a few of my favorite images. ENJOY!  

SUZANNE KASLER: EDITED STYLE

 

SUZANNE KASLER:

Edited Style

by Susan Kasler

Rizzoli New York, $57.50

September 2022

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

I have been following Suzanne Kasler’s work for many years, and her love for mixing architecture and design is most important to me. I also love her use of neutrals and texture. Needless to say, she is one of my favorite designers. 

Suzanne also designs signature collections for Hickory Chair, Visual Comfort, Ballard Designs, Lee Jofa, La Cormier, and Mirror Home. 

Every page here is stunning, and I hope that all of you add this book to your collection. Below I have chosen some of my favorites. 

ENJOY! 

OCCASIONS TO CELEBRATE: COOKING AND ENTERTAINING WITH STYLE: ALEX HITZ

OCCASIONS TO CELEBRATE:

COOKING AND ENTERTAINING 

WITH STYLE

by Alex Hitz

Rizzoli New York, $45.oo

October 2022

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

By far one of the best entertainment and food books out there. You have knocked it out of the ballpark, Alex!

Filled with some of the most beautiful and delicious recipes out there,  created and prepared by his friends and families, this  wonderful chef and host hasn’t left anything undone. 

Below, you will find several images that I have chosen to share with you that showcase soups, salads, sauces, main dishes and so much more. ENJOY! 

THE ART OF PANTRY COOKING: MEALS FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS BY RONDA CARMAN

THE ART OF PANTRY COOKING:

MEALS FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS

by Ronda Carman

Rizzoli International, $39.95

May 2022

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

I am in love with Ronda Carmen’s new book, The Art of Pantry Cooking, and I plan to wear this book out. I also follow Rhonda on her Facebook, The Cooking Club With Ronda Carmen, which is absolutely fabulous!

In the beginning of the book, Ronda shares the perfect pantry basics page. She also lists many of those basics on the first page. The meals she creates from dried fruits, freeze dried herbs, grains, starches, spices, and so many other staples are almost endless. Some meals offer added meat or vegetables, but so many pantry favorites  are prepared from ingredients from the pantry.

Below I have added several of my favorite images. ENJOY! 

THE SUSTAINABLE HOME: EASY WAYS TO LIVE WITH NATURE IN MIND BY IDA MAGNTORN

 

THE SUSTAINABLE HOME: EASY WAYS

TO LIVE WITH NATURE IN MIND

by Ida Magnetron

by Pavilion Books $23.95 U.S. 

Distributed by Rizzoli New York

April 2022

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

Reducing the carbon footprint is the most important aim here, and at the same time being able to design a functional home. It is important to the author that we all reuse, recycle, and create minimal surroundings with plenty of greenery.

Ida Magnetron, author of The Sustainable Home: Easy Ways to Live with Nature in Mind, created a lovely book with wonderful ideas for those of us that need help in accomplishing a more beautiful yet eco-friendly home.

Below are a few images from the book that I have chosen for you.  ENJOY!

THE FRENCH ROYAL WARDROBE: THE HOTEL DE LAS MARINE RESTORED BY JEROME HANOVER AND GABRIEL BAURET

THE FRENCH ROYAL WARDROBE:

The Hotel De La Marine Restored 

by Jerome Hanover and Gabriel Bauret

Photography by Ambroise Tezenas

Published by Flammarion, Distributed 

by Rizzoli International 

Publications, $85.00

March 2022

Reviewed by Teresa Hatfield

Author, Splendid Sass

The French Royal Wardrobe: The Hotel de la Marine Restored, is as stunning a book as they come. I pored over the book for several hours, devouring every page. 

This hotel is a monument on Paris’s Place de la Concorde, constructed in the eighteenth century by Ange-Jacques Gabriel. It is decorated with the King’s furniture and the crown’s treasures. 

The restoration was completed in 2021, and the building opened to the public. The history throughout the hotel is breathtaking. 

Below is a small collection of images below! ENJOY!