David, Elizabeth

French Provincial Cooking

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ISBN 13:
9781904943716
author:
David, Elizabeth
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Grub Street
language:
English
Publication Year:
2007
Pages:
528
Dimensions:
129mm X 198mm
Genre:
General cookery
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£14.13

Description

Elizabeth David's French Provincial Cooking is a deeply personal and evocative exploration of regional French cuisine. This collection of essays and recipes offers a unique perspective on the heart of French cooking, which David believed was rooted in the idea that 'what grows together goes together'. With a focus on the culinary regions of France, including Provence, this book provides a rich background to the recipes that follow. David's approach to cooking is characterized by its emphasis on simplicity and authenticity. She believes that the perfect omelet, for example, can only be achieved by making it yourself. The result is a cookbook that reads like a series of short stories, with each recipe accompanied by a personal anecdote or observation about the food and its origins. Through her writing, David conveys a deep love of French cuisine and its connection to the land and its people. This New Edition of French Provincial Cooking showcases her most celebrated work, offering readers a unique insight into the world of regional French cooking.

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