September to Remember

Join Carole Bumpus and her husband in Book Three of the Savoring the Olde Ways series as they take you on their first culinary trek through Italy, including regions of Lombardy, Tuscany, Compania, Apulia, and Lazio. Embrace unforgettable characters such as lovely guides Lisa and Margarita, who introduce you to the “true Italian experience.” Sup on traditional foods (cucina povera) including local tortelli, pappardelle al cinghiale (wild boar), bistecca all Fiorentina, pasta alla vongole (clams), or saltimbocca alla Romana. Sip regional wines, along with memorable digestivos like limoncello and grappa. Find yourself dancing at harvest festivals, climbing through Etruscan tombs, traipsing among Roman ruins, or bathing in ancient Roman termés (hot springs). Climb to the heights in elegant Capri on the gorgeous Amalfi Coast, or to the top of the “holiest of holies” at St. Peter’s Basilica. Soak up ancient and cultural history in Milan, Firenze (Florence), Amalfi, Pompeii, Lecce, and Rome. Bask in the sun and opalescent waters along the rugged coasts of the Tyrrhenian and Adriatic Seas. And, best of all, capture a rare glimpse into the secrets of the Mediterranean psyche while sharing a good meal with new friends. It is truly the trip of a lifetime.

Publication Date: April 27, 2021

Author: Carole Bumpus

Description

2022 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards Finalist (Travel)
2021 Foreword INDIES Bronze Winner (Travel)

 

Praise for Book One of Savoring the Olde Ways:

“Both a regional history and a cooking memoir, this is even more than the sum of its parts, and a celebration of living life every moment. Francophiles, history fans, and foodies will love this book.”
Booklist

“. . . engaging. . . . Bumpus’ writing is perspicuous and economical. . . . The recipes, too, are enticing and detailed, and the book as a whole should appeal to Francophiles and ambitious cooks. A culinary adventure that’s enhanced by familial and regional histories.”
Kirkus Reviews

“The book is peppered with descriptions of regional and family dishes . . . and is a wonderful ride through four regions of France, generating great excitement for its follow-up.”
Foreword Reviews

“Mouth-wateringly delicious, evocative, and utterly charming.”
French Book Worm, on Good Life France.com

“These are stories of history and change, of cherishing traditions partly because of the sense that they may not continue forever, making them even more precious and Bumpus’s recording of them even more vital. . . .”
—Jeannette Ferrary, author of  MFK Fisher and Me: A Memoir of Food and Friendship

For Book Two:

“The author’s straightforward narrative delivers vivid imagery of both the surroundings and the people . . . an engaging gastronomic presentation of French history and culture.”
Kirkus Reviews

“This book captures the French people, their love of family and friends, their generosity, and their passion for sharing good quality fresh local food. The author has generously ended the book with a collection of some of the wonderful recipes for us to enjoy making in our kitchens, whilst embracing the flavors and traditions of French family life. In conclusion, I would highly recommend this excellent book, and I am sure it will be enjoyed by anyone loving France, cooking, traditions, and history.”
—TheColumbiaReview.com

About the Author

Carole Bumpus began writing about food and travel when she stumbled upon the amazing stories of women and war in France. Her historical novel, A Cup of Redemption, was published in October 2014, and her unique companion cookbook, Recipes for Redemption: A Companion Cookbook to A Cup of Redemption, was released in August 2015. Book One of her Savoring the Olde Ways Series, Searching for Family and Traditions at the French Table, was published August 2019. Her second of this series is due to be published August 2020. She has also had three short stories published in the Fault Zone anthologies: Words from the Edge, Stepping up to the Edge, and Over the Edge. A retired family therapist, Bumpus lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. Visit her website at www.carolebumpus.com.

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