Call Number
641.5944 WOR
Publication Date
2010
Summary
"World Kitchen France explores the ways in which geography, climate, culture and tradition have shaped one of the world's most popular cuisines."-Back cover.
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109696.9141
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Bryant, Jon, author.
Call Number
914.404 FRA
Publication Date
2023
Summary
Few countries capture the imagination quite like France. The world-famous cuisine is as rich and varied as the glorious landscapes, the wine as renowned and captivating as the art. From the alpine peaks to the Mediterranean beaches, each region has its own robust history and lively culture to inspire visitors. Our updated guide brings France to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the country's iconic buildings and neighborhoods. We've also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak.
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71875.9219
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Nguyen, Luke, author.
Call Number
641.5944 NGU
Publication Date
2015
Summary
Luke Nguyen's passion for food leads him out of Asia and into France. Luke starts his culinary journey in Paris, where he explores Parisians' passion for food, decadence and tradition. He then heads east to the imposing medieval architecture of Strasbourg before continuing on to the dewy mountains of the Franche-Comté. In Lyon, Luke cooks street-side alongside the country's top chefs and home-cooks, before travelling along France's southern coastline from Nice to Biarritz. The journey takes him through the iconic Loire Valley and later to Brittany where he enjoys French food heritage at its best. Local characters open their homes and share family recipes, fusing the taste of France with that of Spain, Africa and Vietnam.
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71874.5078
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Gaté, Gabriel, 1955-, author.
Call Number
641.5944 GAT
Publication Date
2016
Summary
Delicieux is an accompaniment to Gabriel's popular Taste Le Tour program on SBS, with more than 200 recipes representing the myriad regions of France. From the simplest tarts and gratins to fish stews and savoie sponge cakes, this book shows the diversity and originality of France's rich culinary heritage. This comprehensive view into regional cuisines, replete with recipes used over generations, will enchant the armchair traveller or inspire a visit to the many different regions of France. This is real food: delicious recipes that celebrate the beauty of cooking produce that is ripe and in season, and capturing the essence of life in France. While the appeal of this collection rests firmly on its recipes, the photographs of France transport the reader to an idyllic world where Gabriel Gate is the perfect host. Enjoy country-style pates and terrines; tians and gratins; crepes and mousses; Fish Stews from the Languedoc, Normandy and Provence; fricassees and casseroles like cassoulet, coq au vin and poule au pot; roasts and tournedos; and brioche, gateaux, souffles and tarts from every region of France. This cookbook brings to life the seasonal dishes that bring the warmth of rural and urban France into your home.
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71871.8516
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Ardagh, John, 1928-2008, author.
Call Number
914.404 FRA
Publication Date
2018
Summary
Discover France region-by-region, from Champagne in the north to the sun-blessed corner of Provence and the Côte d'Azur. Stand in awe of the châteaux of the Loire, lie on the beautiful beaches of Corsica, and climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower.
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67230.4453
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Sawday, Alastair.
Call Number
914.404 SAW
Publication Date
2010
Summary
France is blessed with a richness of living that is hard to beat. Living the Slow life comes naturally to the French. The village bakery survives and vegetable gardens remain a healthy obsession. It is easy to live well.
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60138.8242
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Galletto, Lucio, 1952-, author.
Call Number
641.591822 GAL
Publication Date
2017
Summary
The perfect paella, the perfect bouillabaisse, the perfect pesto. And much more... A river of gold flows through the crescent that is Spain's east coast, France's south coast and Italy's west coast - the olive oil that is their common cooking medium. They never cook with butter or fat, and they use meat only as an occasional flavouring. They share a love of seafood, garlic, pulses, herbs and vegetables that contribute to robust health without even trying. Coastline explores the way of life of communities with diverse dialects but a common language in the joy of eating... It's a collection of stories, approx. 80 recipes, debates and beautiful images from the fishing villages, farms and cobbled squares around the golden crescent.
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52742.7617
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Tillinac, Denis, author.
Call Number
944 TIL
Publication Date
2014
Summary
Prepare to embark on a Tour de France like no other. In this intimate portrait of his homeland, proud patriot and award-winning author Denis Tillinac offers intriguing insight into the making of modern France and what it means to be French. An eclectic selection of entries inspired by some of Frances proudest traditions and most famous exports make for a uniquely personal love letter to a country renowned the world over for its extraordinary culture, history, and landscape. From its rustic fishing villages in Brittany to its glamorous Riviera beaches, and from stunning Alpine vistas to the chic bistros of Paris, Denis Tillinac takes the reader on a journey through this extraordinary country. Along the way, he paints vivid portraits of Frances rich past, including an introduction to Henri IV, the origins of champagne, and the development of the high-speed train (TGV) network. From Saint-Exupery to the infamous Napoleon Bonaparte, and from La Fontaines fables to the early feminist Joan of Arc, this book provides an insiders tour of the Hexagon. Discover the soul of France through its cultural legacy: the UNESCO-protected French gastronomy, the Bayeux Tapestry, zinc bar countertops, the Tour de France, the Seine, Edith Piaf, or the perfect baguette. Photographs of iconic sightsfrom Notre Dame, Monets Water Lilies, and the Place des Vosges to vineyards in Burgundy, a beach on the Riviera, and the chateaux of the Loire Valleymake this book the ideal Francophile gift.
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49104.0938
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Nguyen, Luke.
Call Number
641.59597 NGU
Publication Date
2011
Summary
The French colonisation of Vietnam, which lasted for nearly one hundred years, had a profound influence on Vietnamese lifestyle, architecture and cuisine. Chef and author Luke Nguyen revisits his beloved Vietnam to delve deeper into the culinary legacy left by the French. Against a backdrop of grand colonial hotels, Luke talks to chefs, bakers, farmers and family members to explore the impact the French had on what the Vietnamese eat and cook today. More than 100 recipes showcase the fusion of French and Vietnamese ingredients and techniques, interwoven with the heart-warming and personal stories Luke uncovers on his journey.
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49104.0352
by
Quinn, Katie, author.
Call Number
641.673 QUI
Publication Date
2021
Summary
In this delightful, beautifully photographed tour of France, England, and Italy, YouTube star Katie Quinn shares the stories and science behind everyone's fermented faves -- bread, cheese, and wine--along with classic recipes.
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47544.0820
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Oliver, Jamie, 1975-
Call Number
641.594 OLI
Publication Date
2010
Summary
This cookbook will celebrate the vibrant food of six very different countries. Cheap, short-haul flights and long weekend getaways have become increasingly popular and within a few short hours of the UK there are new and exciting worlds of food waiting to be discovered as Jamie finds out.
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39655.1641
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Relais & châteaux (Organization : France)
Call Number
641.5 CHE
Publication Date
2010
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7645.0190
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