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What I Ate in One Year

By: Stanley Tucci
Narrated by: Stanley Tucci
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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER - DISCOVER THE MOUTHWATERING FOLLOW-UP TO HIS BESTSELLING MEMOIR, TASTE

‘Sharing food is one of the purest human acts'

Food has always been an integral part of Stanley Tucci’s life: from stracciatella soup served in the shadow of the Pantheon, to marinara sauce cooked between rehearsals and costume fittings, to home-made pizza eaten with his children before bedtime.

Now, in What I Ate in One Year Tucci records twelve months of eating, in restaurants, kitchens, film sets, press junkets, at home and abroad, with friends, with family, with strangers, and occasionally just by himself.

Ranging from the mouth-wateringly memorable, to the comfortingly domestic, to the infuriatingly inedible, the meals memorialized in this diary are a prism through which he reflects on the ways his life, and his family, are constantly evolving. Through food he marks – and mourns – the passing of time, the loss of loved ones, and prepares himself for what is to come.

Whether it’s duck à l’orange eaten with fellow actors and cooked by singing Carmelite nuns, steaks barbecued at a gathering with friends, or meatballs made by his mother and son and shared at the table with three generations of his family, these meals give shape and richness to his days.

'A hugely entertaining glimpse into a well-lived life full of fun, food, family, travel, work, passions and love. I adored every page' Dolly Alderton

'This is a man who knows both how to eat and how to live' Guardian

‘Everyone wants to spend a day and share a meal with Stanley Tucci and this is the perfect way to do it … A true joy’ Ina Garten

‘An absolute delight. Tucci's wit is dry as a martini; his observations as sharp as lemon tart, but really what I most adore about his writing is his ability to reach across the table and guide the reader not just through mealtimes, but through life itself’ Elizabeth Day


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What a comforting listen!

Great listen. Felt like a one way conversation with an old friend...in a good way.

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Just Wonderful

Stanley Tucci you are SO right. You want to go to the kitchen, cook and eat constantly whilst listening to your book. The beauty is, because I’m ’listening to it’ this is actually possible!!

Thank you for all the wonderful recipes. I can’t wait to do the Minestrone soup and I have been eggplant inspired. Loved the comments on Halloween. Couldn’t agree more.

My mum is my food mentor. I love cooking for anyone really and I love flying by the seat of my pants on occasion. Finally thank you for the London recommendations which I can’t wait to try.

Mr Tucci. You and your family are welcome to eat with us whenever you visit beautiful Yorkshire. You said you like trains!! There’s plenty that leave Kings Cross every 30 minutes to Leeds. I’ll happily pick you all up!!

Love and Respect!
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The best of the best

This book has no faults. It is what it says in the title and Stanley’s charismatic voice and reading style just finishes it off perfectly.

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Delightful

Stanley Tucci is such a joy to listen to and his delight over the food he consumes is infectious- I look forward to more from him

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a culinary journey of love and life

this book is a perfect listen and beautifully describes ones man's life in great detail through the food he eats. thnk you for sharing Stanley

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Loved it

Love Stanley listened to it in 24hrs so amusing funny interesting just what I needed

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Wonderfully narrated by Stanley. He is inspirational and the book was a joy. I’ve listened to it 3 times back to back!

Like it all. Unbelievably good book. Really must recommend. A journal of life by a remarkable man (with a fabulous accent!).

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Fabulous & funny

Really enjoyed this window into S.Tucci’s world, his culinary diary is witty, entertaining and insightful. Looking forward to his next literary endeavour.

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Loved it! I ate the book with gusto.

Having been a professional cook in a previous life and an adoring fan of the most eloquent handsome American, I found this story addictive, strange, possibly, but infinitely more interesting and entertaining than pictures of 'randonms' breakfasts etc on social media. Congratulations Mr.Gucci, Family, Fabulous Food and Friends, a delicious delight. Thank you.

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Loved this book

Loved it as much as the first one. Want to try making each recipe, but that will take more than one year.

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