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Each recipe is photographed as it is made, and is accompanied by pictures of techniques, equipment and ingredients, while stunning photographs shot on location in each country evoke their distinctive colour, cultures and histories. The Food of France gives you a real taste of a country that has made food one of the great joys of everyday life. Journey from the restaurants of Lyon to the kitchens of Provence, through the vineyards of Bordeaux to the bakeries of Paris.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I found my hardbook copy of this in a bookshop sometime ago. I took some time to browse through it and was impressed by the quantity, quality and detail of the photography and the interesting mix of recipes plus background information about the food of France. In an era that's become dominated by the celebrity chef's book, it's often worth making a more informed choice on cookery books to avoid another dust gathering book with the author's mugshot on the front.
The recipe layout is neat, the instructions are clearly written with many of the classic caveats of cooking covered, so the end product often meets the picture perfect results on the opposite page. I know there are mixed views on photography in cookery books but I am firmly of the opinion that you need to know what you are aiming for - the images often convey useful visual hints about degree of browning, sauce viscosity, icing sugar dusting, etc.
There's a good mix of dishes, many will be familiar to a UK audience as typically French others more obscure, some with echoes of British food. There are dishes that are easy to make, others are more lengthy recipes and there are many classic (and great) desserts which are infinitely better than pre-prepared supermarket low-fat, strange ingredients nonsense. There's also very little that I would not be prepared to try to cook (and eat!). This makes it a good book to work through as an exercise in improving your cooking skills.
I have had very positive feedback from friends on the courgette souffle, pithiviers, venison with blackberry sauce, boeuf en croute, tarte au citron, pear and almond tart, duck confit. The chicken consomme is good too if you've got the time.
This paperback edition is the same as the hardback, afaik, so i am not sure why amazon has not linked the reviews (different publishers?). Hardbacks, in general, are nice for cooking as they tend to lay flat easily, but i purchased the paperback version as a gift and it seems fine.
Finally, the photography and writing in the book make it an inspiring and educational book to browse in those odd moments between cooking. This book will gather no dust!
The recipe layout is neat, the instructions are clearly written with many of the classic caveats of cooking covered, so the end product often meets the picture perfect results on the opposite page. I know there are mixed views on photography in cookery books but I am firmly of the opinion that you need to know what you are aiming for - the images often convey useful visual hints about degree of browning, sauce viscosity, icing sugar dusting, etc.
There's a good mix of dishes, many will be familiar to a UK audience as typically French others more obscure, some with echoes of British food. There are dishes that are easy to make, others are more lengthy recipes and there are many classic (and great) desserts which are infinitely better than pre-prepared supermarket low-fat, strange ingredients nonsense. There's also very little that I would not be prepared to try to cook (and eat!). This makes it a good book to work through as an exercise in improving your cooking skills.
I have had very positive feedback from friends on the courgette souffle, pithiviers, venison with blackberry sauce, boeuf en croute, tarte au citron, pear and almond tart, duck confit. The chicken consomme is good too if you've got the time.
This paperback edition is the same as the hardback, afaik, so i am not sure why amazon has not linked the reviews (different publishers?). Hardbacks, in general, are nice for cooking as they tend to lay flat easily, but i purchased the paperback version as a gift and it seems fine.
Finally, the photography and writing in the book make it an inspiring and educational book to browse in those odd moments between cooking. This book will gather no dust!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am French and this book offered me both a nostalgic trip into my childhood and a staple of traditional recipes. I highly recommend it because it contains everything you need to know about French cooking without the fuss of what is percieved as French cooking by restaurateurs. This is authentic and simpler than what French cooking is made out to be. Well done to the authors!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a book of lovely French dishes. The instructions are easy to follow. The pictures are gorgeous. This is everything that good French food should be - simple, flavourful and attractive.
Following this book is a real pleasure. For anyone who has an interest in cooking, this is a book is a positive joy.
Following this book is a real pleasure. For anyone who has an interest in cooking, this is a book is a positive joy.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Good classic French recipies
Used this book while on holidays in France and recommend it as a good introduction to classic French food. Any recipie I tried turned out really well. Read more
Published 5 months ago by carly
For those who like France and its food
Although a little dated, it still has some nice photos of France and French food. It has the well known recipes and nothing out of the ordinary.
Published 7 months ago by Alexia
Old Antibes
I came across this book in a house in old Antibes and fell in love with everything
about it. The pictures are delicious and the whole layout is good. Read more
about it. The pictures are delicious and the whole layout is good. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Lizzie-dripping
Straight forward yet sophisticated book.
I have owned the hard back version of this book for some time now, and it is certainly my favourite cookbook. Read more
Published on 26 Sep 2009 by J. Thwaites
The Food of France
A superb book with a variety of meals within the capabilities of both biginners and the more experienced cook. Well worth the money.
Published on 7 Aug 2009 by C. E. Mitchell
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