France: A Culinary Journey Book

"France: A Culinary Journey" provides a vivid tour of the delights of the country whose cookery forms a cornerstone of Western cuisine> Both a travel and a cookery book, it celebrates local culinary specialties as it makes its way through France's many regions, in all their glorious variety: Paris, Champagne and the North; the Rhine Region; Franch-Comte & the Alps; Provence & Corsica; Languedoc; the Central Southwest; Burgundy & the Lyonnais; the Loire; Brittany; the Center; the Atlantic Coast; the Basque Country & the Pyrenees. Twelve lavishly illustrated chapters with fine color maps present a detailed picture of France's history, geography, and culinary customs. Two hundred recipes, each illustrated in full color, along with wine lists and maps of wine-producing regions, bring the legendary delights of French cooking within easy reach. From the North come the sturdy 'carbonnade,' beef braised in beer, and Alsace's 'matelote,' a tasty fish stew; from Brittany, crispy crepes; from the southwest, 'confit' of goose; from Provence and the Languedoc, colorful vegetable dishes aromatic with garlic and olive oil. Recipes emphasize the sue of local produce and traditional methods, and some offer delightful variations on older dishes. Though wonderfully varied, most of the dishes here are surprisingly simple to prepare.Read More