A gourmand's guide to the slim life shares the principles of French gastronomy, the art of enjoying all edibles in proportion, arguing that the secret of being thin and happy lies in the ability to appreciate and balance pleasures.
Stylish, convincing, wise, funny, and just in time: the ultimate non-diet book, which could radically change the way you think and live -- now with more recipes.French women don't get fat, even though they enjoy bread and pastry, wine, and regular three-course meals. Unlocking t…
A gourmand's guide to the slim life shares the principles of French gastronomy, the art of enjoying all edibles in proportion, arguing that the secret of being thin and happy lies in the ability to appreciate and balance pleasures.
A gourmand's guide to the slim life shares the principles of French gastronomy, the art of enjoying all edibles in proportion, arguing that the secret of being thin and happy lies in the ability to appreciate and balance pleasures.
Part grand tour of France, part history of French cuisine, Baxter takes readers on a journey to discover and savor some of the world's great cultural achievements before they disappear completely.
Each year millions of people tune in to watch the most famous race in the world - the Tour de France, where dedicated cyclists traverse 3500 kilometres of France in an effort to win the famous yellow jersey. Changing every year, the Tour covers famous cities and regions includin…
Michael Steinberger recounts his travels through France as he searched for the reasons behind the country's declining culinary traditions and rank as the world's best cuisine.
Identifying what the "Slate" wine-columnist author terms an upheaval in French gastronomy due to the economy, this book describes the author's trip to France to investigate a financial crises in the wine industry, endangered artisanal cheeses, and disappearing bistros and brasse…
Considering six bistro favorites, Hervé This isolates the exact chemical properties that tickle our senses and stimulate our appetites. More important, he identifies methods of culinary construction that appeal to our memories, intelligence, and creativity
Considering six bistro favorites, Hervé This isolates the exact chemical properties that tickle our senses and stimulate our appetites. More important, he identifies methods of culinary construction that appeal to our memories, intelligence, and creativity.
Considering the preparation of six bistro favorites—hard-boiled egg with mayonnaise, simple consommé, leg of lamb with green beans, steak with French fries, lemon meringue pie, and chocolate mousse—Hervé This isolates the exact chemical properties that tickle our senses and stim…
Considering six bistro favorites, Hervé This isolates the exact chemical properties that tickle our senses and stimulate our appetites. More important, he identifies methods of culinary construction that appeal to our memories, intelligence, and creativity.
Considering six bistro favorites, Hervé This isolates the exact chemical properties that tickle our senses and stimulate our appetites. More important, he identifies methods of culinary construction that appeal to our memories, intelligence, and creativity.