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Amuse Bouche

How to Eat Your Way Around France
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Amuse Bouche by Carolyn Boyd invites you on a captivating exploration of French gastronomy, intertwining the rich tapestry of France’s culinary history with personal anecdotes and insightful travel recommendations. Boyd, a leading authority on French food and culture, meticulously curates an odyssey through France’s diverse regions,... Read More
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Amuse Bouche

A charming guide to French cuisine by an award-winning food writer

A charming guide to French cuisine by an award-winning food writer

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Amuse Bouche by Carolyn Boyd invites you on a captivating exploration of French gastronomy, intertwining the rich tapestry of France’s culinary history with personal anecdotes and insightful travel recommendations. Boyd, a leading authority on French food and culture, meticulously curates an odyssey through France’s diverse regions, offering readers a delectable immersion into the heart of French cuisine.

From questioning the authenticity of a real Salade Niçoise to unravelling the origin of France’s stinkiest cheese, Boyd’s journey is as informative as it is entertaining. She dives deep into the peculiarities and traditions that define French food, such as the superiority of the sandy carrot’s flavour and the intriguing customs of the Brotherhood of the Knights of the Giant Omelette. Each of these elements is presented through 200 vignettes, creatively blending historical context, travel insights, and personal reflections. This structure invites the reader to savour the book in delightful, bite-sized portions.

The charm of Amuse Bouche lies not just in its rich content but also in its beautifully illustrated pages, making it a visual treat. Boyd's enthusiasm for French gastronomy is palpable, and her narrative is a joyous celebration of the foods and ingredients that make French cuisine world-renowned. As readers turn the pages, they will be drawn into the delightful world of French markets, rustic kitchens, and charming countryside bistros.

Michel Roux Jr. hails it as "A perfect balance of history, food, anecdotes, and recommendations... Carolyn's enthusiasm for French gastronomy is legendary." Equally captivated, Raymond Blanc describes the book as "Wondrous, witty, delicious, and fun. Every page made me hungry." Such praise highlights Boyd’s ability to transport readers directly into the heart of France’s culinary scene, making them yearn for a taste of its authentic flavours.

Whether you are a devoted Francophile or someone just beginning to explore French cuisine, Amuse Bouche serves as an invaluable guide. Its practical insights encourage readers to embark on their own culinary adventures, inspired by the traditions and tastes of France. This book isn’t just to be read; it’s to be devoured, each vignette a morsel savouring the essence of French food culture.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800810389

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 June 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Profile Books Ltd

Edition: Main

Illustration: Integrated images - number and colour TBD

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 144.0mm

Height: 218.0mm

Weight: 480g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

Carolyn Boyd is an award-winning British travel and food writer who specialises in France, writing for a wide variety of publications including The Times, The Guardian, National Geographic Traveller, and BBC Good Food. She is the author of From the Source: France (Lonely Planet, 2017), a collection of chef interviews and recipes from every corner of the country. Carolyn is also Communications Manager of the Roux Scholarship, the world's most prestigious chef competition.

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