Bella Tuscany : the sweet life in Italy

Bella Tuscany : the sweet life in Italy by Frances Mayes is a follow-up companion to her more famous, Under The Tuscan Sun. This is a great read for early spring since the author takes a sabatical from her job in the United States to spend a spring and summer at her home in Italy. It's full of gardening plans (and failures!), crazy weather, great food, wine, and ancient ruins. The author has a knack for taking you to a place and allowing you to discover it slowly with her. Just be prepared to crave some great pasta!