- Hardcover: 320 pages
- Publisher: Bantam Press (7 May 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 059305640X
- ISBN-13: 978-0593056400
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.6 x 3.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,150,984 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The author is a veteran of the eat-your-way across the map genre, and this book about France is witty and thoughtful, redolent with garlic and goose fat." --"The Times"
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An irreverent and controversial exploration of the highways and byways of French cookery
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I first came to William Black via "Al Dente", his gastronomic tour of Italy. That book I found slightly unbalanced, concentrating too much on aspects of Italian history irrelevant to the country's food.
His book on Britain "The Land that Time Forgot" was better but failed to pick up on some interesting connections between different regions; Carlin peas may be eaten in Lancashire but are better known in the North East and it would have been interesting to note that both regions have similar folk tales connected to the eating of them.
This book however is a delight. His wife is French and her family feature in the book. Their presence raises this above the usual "Englishman abroad" narrative. This is a celebration of French regional cuisine and an introduction to the concept of 'Terroir'. It examines whether the defence of traditional local produce means that French cuisine has lost its way (I personally think its to be applauded).
History still features in this book but is more relevant to the argument than in 'Al Dente'. The chapter on the history of bread is particularly interesting, as too the origins of the restaurant.
All in all highly recommended.
His book on Britain "The Land that Time Forgot" was better but failed to pick up on some interesting connections between different regions; Carlin peas may be eaten in Lancashire but are better known in the North East and it would have been interesting to note that both regions have similar folk tales connected to the eating of them.
This book however is a delight. His wife is French and her family feature in the book. Their presence raises this above the usual "Englishman abroad" narrative. This is a celebration of French regional cuisine and an introduction to the concept of 'Terroir'. It examines whether the defence of traditional local produce means that French cuisine has lost its way (I personally think its to be applauded).
History still features in this book but is more relevant to the argument than in 'Al Dente'. The chapter on the history of bread is particularly interesting, as too the origins of the restaurant.
All in all highly recommended.
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29 Nov 2010
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Being a Francophile, I truly appreciated this book. Mr. Black's approach to writing about his travels, encounters and culinary experiences were a delight to read.He does not focus on Paris, but on various areas that produce some of the finest ingredients as well as dishes. The descriptions are tantilizing and give an intimate feel. I enjoyed his style so much I have several of his other books on order.
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