Feasts Of Provence - Softcover

Carrier, Robert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0297832891 ISBN 13: 9780297832898

Publisher: W&N, 1995

A celebration of France's best-loved region and its mouthwatering food by world-famous chef, Robert Carrier. Carrier takes us on a culinary sentimental journey to an area he knows well, sharing his enthusiasms with us and introducing us to many friends. Each chapterenlarges on a different aspect of Provencal food. He discusses the herbs and spices that give the idiosyncratic local flavour, as well as the 'gift of olive.There are also chapters about vegetable dishes and salads; meats, poultry and game; the 'fruits de la mer'; and tempting desserts. To round off, Carrier takesus on a stroll around Nice. The 'Feasts' of thetitle are the culminating event of each chapter - Carrier savours a 3-to-5 course meal, photographed in vibrant colour, and sets out the recipes for each dish.

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About the Author:

Robert Carrier�s long and distinguished culinary career has earned him international recognition. His first book, Great Dishes of the World, has become a classic, selling over 4 million copies in 12 languages. Well-known both as a broadcaster and a restrauanter, he has also been the food editor of numerous publications, including Harper�s Bazzar, Vogue, and The Sunday Times. In 1987 he was awarded an honorary OBE for his contribution to the field of catering in Britain.

Synopsis:

This text takes the reader on a culinary sentimental journey through an area the author knows well. Each chapter enlarges on a different aspect of Provencal food, discussing the herbs and spices that give the idiosyncratic local flavour, as well as the "gift of the olive". There are also chapters on vegetable dishes and salads; meats, poultry and game; the "fruits de la mer"; and tempting desserts. The "feasts" of the title are the culminating event of each chapter.

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