Tartufo by Kira Jane Buxton
We were fortunate enough to receive a Galley book from our friend Judy. A Galley book, if I haven’t explained it before, is an advanced copy from the publishing house that can be sent to book clubs to read and then give a candid response back to the author. It’s a win/win situation.
The following is a summary from Amazon that precisely gives you the synopsis of the book. (not plagiarizing……confessing)
After nearly losing the election to a geriatric donkey, newly installed Mayor Delizia Miccuci can’t help but feel like the sun has finally set on the rural Italian village of Lazzarini Boscarino. Tourists only stop by to ask for directions, Nonna Amara’s cherished ristorante is long shuttered, and the town hall is disgustingly overrun with glis glis poo—even Postman Duccio has been disgraced. All that’s left is Bar Celebrità, a rustic establishment where weary locals gather to quibble over decades-long disputes, submit their poor stomachs to bartender Giuseppina’s volcanic espresso, and wonder what will become of the place where together they’ve spent their entire lives. Little do the villagers know that local truffle hunter Giovanni Scarpazza has just happened upon something that could change everything. A truffle—un tartufo, that is—sits beneath the soil with the power to either be the greatest gift or the foulest curse the village has ever seen.
Our Menu of course was Italian and our luncheon was hosted by JoAnne. We enjoyed Spaghetti All’Ubriaco (Drunken Spaghetti), Tomato Caprese, Mushroom Crostini, Tiramisu and Aperol Spritzes.
Here are some of the recipes you can enjoy:
https://www.seriouseats.com/seriously-italian-spaghetti-all-ubriaco-recipe
https://www.simplyrecipes.com/mushroom-crostini-recipe-5210373
https://cookieandkate.com/classic-aperol-spritz-recipe/
Drunken Spaghetti and Tomato Caprese
Tiramisu – So good, I don’t think Lynne used a recipe, she could make a fabulous dessert with her eyes closed and one hand behind her back.
Only a couple of us loved the book, however we did have inspiring conversations about our travels to Italy and the beautiful countryside there.
Enjoy!
Bon Appetit
