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ISBN13: 9780002154123
ISBN10: 0002154129
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A bounty of more than 240 recipes from the regions of France reveal the rich and varied produce of the world'srenowned center of gastronomy. France the Beautiful Cookbook gives a rare insight into the less -publicized side of French cooking: a cuisine which has been passed down through families by word or mouth. This home cuisine, so rich in history and tradition — and so delicious - simmers and bubbles on family stoves and in country inns throughout each region.

France the Beautiful Cookbook takes the reader from the countryside to the table. It explains the vital link between each region's history , geography and culina traditions, story, people who make the food so unique. Without the abundance of oysters, withoutcassoulet withouthochepot, without the bourride without the wines and beers that go with them, France would not be France.

Specially commissioned photographs graphically convey the diversity and beauty of France's terrain: the craggy hills of the south, the coastal fishing villages along the western coast, the lush pastures of the Loire, the colorful Mediterranean, and the alpine regions and volcanic plateaus of the center.

The recipes are recorded in this beautiful book by the Scotto Sisters - food writers Marianne Comolli, Elisabeth Scotto and Michéle Carles — who grew up in Paris, spending the summers of their childhood in the French countryside. Each Cookbook is the story of an ancient treasure trove of French regional gastronony eloquently narrated by Author Pludlowski and superbly captured in color by photographers Pierre Hussenot and Leo Meier.

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Readers explore the dishes and culinary regions of France with authentic recipes, fascinating historical notes and lavish food.
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Les Soeurs Scotto, Marianne Comolli, Elisabeth Scotto and Michéle Carles have worked together for the past ten years creating recipes for a variety of French magazines including Vital, Cosmo, Cuisine et Vins de France and Gault Millau. They have also published a number of cookbooks, and have been passionate about cooking since their childhood. The Scotto sisters are constantly experimenting, adapting their favorite traditional recipes to suit today's styles and tastes — their great interest being in traditional and modern French cuisine.
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Gold Gato, January 3, 2012 (view all comments by Gold Gato)
This is more than just a cookbook. It's an exploration of each gastronomic region of France, which means being able to work up an appetite as the author guides the reader through each area. Seafood, meat, dairy, breads, and desserts are photographed in loving detail, while recipes are provided nearby. This volume also serves as a travel motivator, with descriptions of villages and the specialty of each area.

Read, cook, travel. C'est magnifique.


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Product Details

ISBN:
9780002154123
Subtitle:
The Beautiful Cookbook
Other:
Scotto Sisters
Author:
Scotto Sisters
Author:
Scotto, E.
Author:
Scotto, Sisters
Author:
by Sisters Scotto
Other:
Scotto, E.
Publisher:
Beautiful Cookbooks
Subject:
Description and travel
Subject:
French
Subject:
Cookery, french
Subject:
France
Subject:
Regional & Ethnic - French
Edition Description:
Hardcover
Publication Date:
19891107
Binding:
Hardback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
14 x 10 in 71.52 oz
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