Recipes from the French Wine Harvest Book

Harvest time in France means bountiful feasts and glorious gatherings. It's a time of hard work and hearty, nourishing rewards. This spirit is shown throughout these mouthwatering recipes, imparting the culinary tradition passed from generation to generation. Visit some of the greatest chateaux and domains in France--from La Fleur Petrus and Lynch-Bages to Michel Lafarge and Domaine Raveneau--to meet the families behind the wine labels. Travel through the regions of Burgundy, the Rhone, Bordeaux, the Loire, Champagne, and Alsace to sample the gastronomic specialties of each. Try salads and red wine stews from Provence, grills from Gascony, tarts from Touraine, Burgundian potato dishes, cabbage soup from Champagne, and many other tempting foods. Beautiful photographs of the grape pickers, chateaux, and actual harvest feasts will have you ready to pick up a baguette, open a bottle of Burgundy, and cook up one of these hearty meals for yourself.Read More