Amuse Bouche - How to Eat Your Way Around France

''A perfect balance of history, food, anecdotes and recommendations ... Carolyn''s enthusiasm for French gastronomy is legendary'' Michel Roux Jr ''Wondrous, witty, delicious and fun. Every page made me hungry'' Raymond Blanc What makes a real salade nicoise ? What type of cheese is officially France''s stinkiest? And who exactly are the Brotherhood of the Knights of the Giant Omelette? Leading expert on French food and culture Carolyn Boyd shares the stories behind the country''s most fascinating foods and ingredients. Spanning every region of France and divided into 200 separate vignettes, each entry blends history and travel, personal anecdote and recipes. Amuse Bouche is a book to be devoured: a beautifully illustrated, joyous celebration of French food, and a charming, practical guide to inspire your own travels - whether you''re a proud Francophile or don''t know your ficelle from your flute .

Product details

• Authors: Carolyn Boyd, Boyd Carolyn, CAROLYN BOYD
• Publisher: Profile Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 01.06.2025
• EAN: 9781800810396
• ISBN: 978-1-80081-039-6
• No. of pages: 362
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 198 mm x 23 mm
• Subjects: Travel > Hotel and restaurant guides > Europe; TRAVEL / Europe / France, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, National and regional cuisine, Regions of France, Cultural studies: food and society, Travel guides: food and drink regions