A Taste for Life: Memories of Love, Sicily, and the Search for Home

«Although Tembi's story is a tale of grief and loss, it is also a celebration of love, food, care, and family». — New York Post «These memoirs will reaffirm your faith in love that is strong and can endure anything». — Refinery29 A sharp and gripping love story set against the backdrop of a lush Sicilian village, where one woman discovers the healing power of food, family, and unexpected grace in the darkest hour of her life. It was love at first sight when Tembi met professional chef Saro on one of the streets of Florence. Their relationship began so wonderfully, blossoming into something extraordinary, even despite the disapproval from Saro's family and the miles of distance. The lovers overcame everything and built a happy life in Los Angeles, with a successful career, deep friendship, and a wonderful daughter. But at one moment, all dreams and hopes were on the brink of disappearance: Saro was diagnosed with cancer. After that, Tembi had to rebuild her life and her daughter's life piece by piece. Coming to terms with her husband's family, Tembi tries to find solace in conversations with her daughter, in her mother-in-law, and in the amazing Italian food, discovering a new taste for life.