- Hardcover: 128 pages
- Publisher: Artisan Division of Workman Publishing; illustrated edition edition (26 Oct 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1579651828
- ISBN-13: 978-1579651824
- Product Dimensions: 26.3 x 22.5 x 2.7 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,818,955 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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At the Auberge Ravoux, in a tiny artists' village twenty miles from Paris, Post - impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh found a measure of peace in an otherwise ill-starred life. In what would be his last home, he enjoyed the camaraderie of fellow artists and an unparalleled burst of creativity. The auberge still operates today as the Maison de Van Gogh. Little has changed since Van Gogh set down his bags more than a century ago, and visitors to its cafe are treated to the same regional cuisine that he dined upon. Here is an intimate view into Van Gogh's world, as stirring as sharing poulet and pommes sautees with the artist himself. Written by one of America's foremost culinary historians, with Dr. Fred Leeman, the former chief curator of the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, and including an introduction by the auberge's proprietor, this unique cookbook/art book explores life in the artists' cafe, with traditional recipes ranging from the hearty to the refined. Letters, engravings, postcards, and a selection of Van Gogh's paintings transport the reader to the turn of the century.
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A great Xmas gift!, 31 Oct 2001
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This review is from: Van Gogh's Table at the Auberge Ravoux (Hardcover)
This book has a unique combination of art and cooking. It is highly readable. It has lots of interesting facts about van Gogh in his last weeks, and about his relationship with food and drink. It has beautiful reproductions of paintings by van Gogh, but it also has many recipies that can be tried out. A great Xmas gift and a value for money! I really enjoyed it.
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Gorgeous Magnificent Book!, 7 Jan 2006
By Anonymous - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Van Gogh's Table at the Auberge Ravoux (Hardcover)
The Grandmother's Apple Cake recipe in this book is my favorite recipe on Epicurious so I bought the book hoping the other recipes would be as good. Wow! It was so beautiful and interesting and so much more than a cookbook that I gave it to a good friend as a Christmas gift and ordered another.
This is really half art book, half cookbook. The book is co-written by an art historian (mostly the first part, which recounts Van Gogh's last days, spent in the hotel, when he churned out 70 paintings in 70 days) and Alexandra Leaf, a food historian, who together with the chef at the hotel (which exists to this day) includes recipes for dishes Van Gogh ate. They're fantastic. Highly recommended.
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Van Gogh's Table, 19 Jan 2002
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This review is from: Van Gogh's Table at the Auberge Ravoux (Hardcover)
I have enjoyed reading the historical and personalized view of Van Gogh's stay at the Auberge Ravoux. The recipes appear to be ones that can be enjoyed. My husband surprised me with the chocolate mousse the other night and it was the best I have ever eaten.Compliments to Alexandra Leaf!
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