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An unabashed celebration of the joys of food and cooking, Hot Sun, Cool Shadow follows the story of award-winning food-writer Angela Murrills and the artist Peter Matthews, who travel together to the southerly French region of Languedoc. The Languedoc is famed for its landscape, legendary gastronomical pleasures and rich culture, stretching from the Rhone to the Pyrennees, it is one of Europe's oldest provinces and one of it's most fertile regions. Hot Sun, Cool Shadow, is a vivid account of their quest for the finest wines, cuisine and characters. Along the way they discover ancient houses, take in the scenery that inspired great artists like Henry Matisse, retrace the steps of Toulouse-Lautrec, and recreate typical dishes of the region; finally settling themselves in this staunchly independent agricultural region, where life moves at a steady pace under the mellow sun. Hot Sun, Cool Shadow includes over eighty illustrations by renowned artist Peter Matthews.
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Co-authors Angela Murrills an award - winning magazine food writer and renowned artist Peter Matthews currently divide their time between Vancouver and the Languedoc.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I really enjoyed reading this book as it gave me an insight into the area. It was what I had hoped for as a reading companion to my holiday in the Languedoc and more as I visited some of the places mentioned in the book and tried some of the receipes. I did indeed savour the food, history and mystery of the Languedoc. My only dilema now that I'm home is wither to keep it in the kitchen with my cookery books or in the study with my travel books.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This delightful book takes you to the heart of this beautiful region of France. If you have already visited the Languedoc, it will bring back many wonderful memories and, if you haven't, it won't be long before you do! The fascinating bites of history and the delicious recipes totally capture the flavour of the area and its' people. I wanted to devour it in one sitting but tried to nibble at it to prolong the pleasure.
34 of 38 people found the following review helpful
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For anyone who knows, or who would like to know the region, this is a must. Unlke so many authors of this type of book, Ms Murrills has clearly spent many years getting to know and understand the area, and really has the feel of the untranslatable 'terroir'. She also has the talent to pass this underestanding on to her readers.
A plus - the illustrations are delightful.
A plus - the illustrations are delightful.
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Hot Sun, Cool Shadow
A great little book, easy reading, informative and fun with lots of interesting recipes and clever illustrations. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Ali
Joie de vivre on every page
I've just read this wonderful book in advance of a forthcoming visit to the Languedoc region. I chose my holiday primarily because of an interest in medieval history and the... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Neil Kernohan
Mouth-wateringly good...
Was almost put off by the somewhat sappy cover and title but was very glad I persisted. Excellent companion to glorious Languedoc-Rousillon, using the loose framework of Angela... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Robert Machin
Hot Sun, Cool Shadow
This is a great little book, not only has it some lovely recipes in it but also it tells the tale of the area the recipe comes from and has some great little drawings, very... Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2009 by Angelina Jacques
hot sun cool shadow
read this before going to Languedoc on holiday. It was an inspiring read and had some great recipes. While we were in Languedoc it was mostly hot sun... Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2009 by book bug!
Go - see and taste for yourself
This book livened an already keen interest in France and in French Regional cooking. So many of the places are off the recognised travel guide routes - yet appear tempting from... Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2007 by Mr. Derek Tunnicliffe
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