by
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
by
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
by
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
by
France, Christine.
Call Number
641.6374 FRA
Publication Date
1998
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70886.4141
by
Lichine , Alexis
Call Number
641.220944 LIC
Publication Date
1982
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67237.8047
by
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
Call Number
641.5944 FRA
Publication Date
2006
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67175.4531
by
France, Christine.
Call Number
641.5784 COO
Publication Date
1999
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63493.8594
by
Jefford, Andrew.
Call Number
641.220944 JEF
Publication Date
2006
Summary
This groundbreaking and authoritative book on French wine draws on painstaking research by leading wine writer Andrew Jefford, who has travelled extensively in each of France's fourteen wine regions, to investigate the personalities and producers who have masterminded the resurgence of the French wine industry.Produ cer listings are a significant and important feature of the book as Jefford covers the background of those producers he feels most worthy of mention for their contribution to the world of wine and their own individual wines. There is up-to-the-minute research on terroir and its effect on the wines of each region, and how accurately it is reflected by the controversial appellation controlee system.
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63391.6875
by
Blake, Anthony
Call Number
641.5944 BLA
Publication Date
1978
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63390.8477
by
McFadden, Christine.
Call Number
641.6374 MCF
Publication Date
1999 1997
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60675.7461
by
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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