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Richard is a middle-aged Englishman who runs a B&B in the fictional Val de Follet in the Loire Valley. Nothing ever happens to Richard, and really that's the way he likes it. One day, however, one of his older guests disappears, leaving behind a...

Join Marcus Wareing on a culinary journey through France and bring French cooking to your home kitchen. In his 40 years as a chef, Marcus Wareing has immersed himself in the French cuisine, working in restaurants...

'Fast to make, slow to ferment - how to fit baking nourishing, delicious and wholesome sourdough into everyday life' - Dr Michael Mosley'Britain's queen of sourdough.' - Telegraph'She's the real deal: a total inspiration.' - Diana Henry'Vanessa's work on...

Larousse Patisserie and Baking is the complete guide from the authoritative French cookery brand Larousse. It covers all aspects of baking - from simple everyday cakes and desserts to special occasion show-stoppers. There are more than 200...

Larousse Gastronomique is the world's classic culinary reference book, with over 35,000 copies sold in the UK alone. Larousse is known and loved for its authoritative and comprehensive collection of recipes. Here it is brought up to date for 2009 in an...

The Great British Bakeoff alumni and winner of the NYE 2023 special, Manon Lagreve, shares over 80 French classics - simplified or with a twist - for the modern baker.In her debut cookbook, Et Voila!, Manon proves that elegant French baking does not have...

A slice of culinary history. Classic French from leading London restaurant Le Gavroche, created and run by the Roux family, now in its 50th year.Le Gavroche opened its doors in 1967 under Michel and Albert Roux. Half a century later, the Roux family is a...

A unique work of literary and culinary joie de vivre, part food memoir, part recipe book, French Cooking for One is a personal and quirky take on Edouard de Pomiane's classic. With over 160 recipes, including a majority of vegetarian ones, with...

The perfect gift for the baker in your life! From sourdough bread and pizza recipes to croissants and doughnuts, 'tis the season for baking. Best known for Justin's world-famous doughnuts, the Bread Ahead Bakery in Borough Market is also home to their...

A sumptuous French cookbook that immerses readers in the incomparable cuisine of the Perigord region, by the bestselling author of the beloved Dordogne Mysteries series, co-authored with his wife, food writer and novelist, Julia Watson.Bruno Courreges,...

Richard Ainsworth is preparing for the Christmas of his dreams: quiet, no guests at his French B&B and his favourite films on the TV. None of which seems on the cards when his rural peace is shattered by the unexpected arrival of a familiar face. ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9782080421937Author Paul BocuseFormat HardbackPage Count 544Imprint FlammarionPublisher Editions FlammarionWeight(grams) 2360g

'Magical, romantic, fantastique' MILLY JOHNSON'A perfect Parisian fantasy every woman will love' KATIE FFORDE'Wow, wow, WOW. Her best and most perfect book yet. I adored every word. Sublime, as always' JILL MANSELL'The perfect weekend read. I was so...

Rachel Khoo cooks up a storm from her tiny Parisian kitchen, bringing the magic of France into our homes.The 'little kitchen' concept might be a considerable hindrance to most chefs, but Khoo has made the most of it' New York Times'The fabulous fairy...

Rachel Khoo cooks up a storm from her tiny Parisian kitchen, bringing the magic of France into our homes.The 'little kitchen' concept might be a considerable hindrance to most chefs, but Khoo has made the most of it' New York Times'The fabulous fairy...

Featuring recipes from Raymond's ITV series - SIMPLY RAYMOND BLANC'Of the many cookery books that I have written, this one has the most extraordinary story,' says Raymond Blanc. His long-held plan to write a simple cookbook - inspired by his mother,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9782080203182Author Ecole FerrandiFormat HardbackPage Count 656Imprint FlammarionPublisher Editions FlammarionWeight(grams) 4300g

***The perfect guide for professional chefs in training and aspiring amateurs, this fully illustrated, comprehensive step-by-step manual covers all aspects of preparing, cooking and serving delicious, high-end food. An authoritative, unique reference...

'BRILLIANT AT CAPTURING THE MURDEROUS CHARMS OF RURAL FRANCE ' MirrorMillions of fans worldwide have discovered the world of Bruno, Chief of Police, and the lovely Perigord town that he looks after. Yet even in the depths of rural France, murder is never...

It's well known that Claude Monet was a gourmand as well as an artistic genius. His culinary journals are filled with detailed recipes and notes about what he ate and with whom he shared his meals. Now, sixty of those recipes are gathered in this...

The bestselling, much-loved classic account of an English couple escaping to enjoy the fruits of French rural summer living - an irresistible feast of humour and heart.Peter Mayle and his wife did what most of us only imagine doing when they made their...

'A perfect balance of history, food, anecdotes and recommendations ... Carolyn's enthusiasm for French gastronomy is legendary' Michel Roux Jr 'Wondrous, witty, delicious and fun. Every page made me hungry' Raymond Blanc What makes a real salade...

'This isn't just any cookery book. It is Mastering the Art of French Cooking, first published in 1961, and it's a book that is a statement, not of culinary intent, but of aspiration, a commitment to a certain sort of good life, a certain sort of...

'An excellent, encouraging introduction to French home cooking by an author who combines the best culinary qualities of Gallic versions of Irma Rombauer and Fannie Farmer, with just a dash of Ratatouille's beloved Chef Gusteau.' - Library Journal,...

Shortlisted for Fortnum & Mason Cookery Book of the Year ---- 'This book is a delightful new addition to a most distinguished company of cooks and writers, bravo Alex.' - Jeremy Lee ...

From James Beard Book Award finalist Rebekah Peppler: The definitive guide to the food, drink, and lifestyle of southeastern France, featuring 100 recipes that reflect the simple, seasonal, and multicultural French table from a modern perspective.For...

From the author of the widely acclaimed Heat, an exhilarating account of Bill Buford's adventures in the world of French cooking.'A romping, chomping, savoury tour de force... Hilarious' Simon SchamaWhat does it take to master French cooking? This is the...

Julie Powell's Julie & Julia is the story of the culinary blogging sensation that inspired the hit film.Living in a tiny apartment in New York and trapped in a job she hates, Julie Powell sees life passing her by. Then one night, she notices that the few...

'This isn't just any cookery book. This is Mastering the Art of French Cooking and it's a book that is a statement, not of culinary intent, but of aspiration, a commitment to a certain sort of good life, a certain sort of world-view; a votive object...

Michel Roux Jr's delicious collection of French recipes for the modern home cook.Michel Roux Jr is one of the best-known and most loved French chefs in Britain. He runs the renowned two-Michelin star restaurant Le Gavroche in London, as well as a number...

A Wall Street Journal Bestseller! In the tradition of Peter Mayle's A Year in Provence, let the author of I'll Never Be French introduce you to Brittany a world of color and flavor that most of us only fantasize about.Every year upon arriving in Plobien,...

Real French home cooking with all the recipes from Rick's new BBC Two series.Over fifty years ago Rick Stein first set foot in France. Now, he returns to the food and cooking he loves the most ... and makes us fall in love with French food all over again...

Voted 'The Best Cookbook Ever' by The Observer Food Monthly, Richard Olney's The French Menu Cookbook is a beautifully written celebration of French food and wine. Filled with inspirational seasonal menus, over 150 authentic recipes and evocative...

A James Beard Award-winning journalist presents a combination memoir and cookbook in which she describes growing up in French colonial Egypt and presents a richly exotic collection of recipes that blend a variety of cultural influences. Originally...

'Joyful, life-affirming, greedy. I loved it' - DIANA HENRY 'Whether you are an avid cyclist, a Francophile, a greedy gut, or simply an appreciator of impeccable writing - this book will get you hooked' -...

As France s most prominent host and the artistic director of Dior Home and Baby Dior, Cordelia de Castellane is a leading ambassador of the Gallic lifestyle. Simply put, Cordelia is to French entertaining what Ines de la Fressange is to French style...

Elizabeth David's books belong in the libraries of everyone who loves to read and prepare food and this one is generally regarded as her best; her passion and knowledge comes through on every page She was one of the foremost writers on food in the latter...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781607749233Author Jon BonneFormat HardbackPage Count 864Imprint Ten Speed PressPublisher Ten Speed Press

'Fantastic. The benchmark for great food writing' Anthony Bourdain'The primary requisite for writing well about food is a good appetite'Between Meals is the gourmand and journalist A.J. Liebling's delectable account of his time spent eating and drinking...

What is it that we love so much about food in a French brasserie? Is it the delicious, time-honoured dishes cooked to perfection? Or the fresh, local ingredients and regional recipes? Or is it that most of these recipes started life in the home? Perhaps...