Download or read book The Food and Flavors of Haute Provence written by Georgeanne Brennan and published by Chronicle Books (CA). This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the thrill of hunting for truffles and wild mushrooms in the forest, of picking fresh olives on sunny hillsides, and of fishing for trout in pure mountain streams. Learn about the myriad varieties of goat cheese and the pleasures of the Provencal garden filled with ripe vegetables and fruit. Then come into the kitchen...In this new book of classic French cooking, Georgeanne Brennan takes us on an intimate journey to the land of her culinary inspiration. Haute Provence, the hidden heart of the Midi, is the last bastion of the old French way of culinary life. Here Brennan offers a loving homage to this special region. A rich tapestry of stories and recipes, this book includes such savoury dishes as Leg of Lamb in Crust of Herbes de Provence, Braised Greens and Black Olives, Beef Daube with Dried Cepes, Belgian Endive and Mache Salad, Soupe au Pistou, and tempting desserts such as Tarte Tatin of Brandied Pears. An exquisite book to cook from as well as a transporting memoir, The Food and Flavors of Haute Provence is perfect for all who long for the rustic pleasures of the South of France.
Download or read book A Pig in Provence written by Georgeanne Brennan and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2012-07-27 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A woman and her family give up life in 1970s America for a farmhouse in southern France in this memoir peppered with delicious French recipes. From the publisher of Under the Tuscan Sun comes another extraordinary memoir of a woman embarking on a new life—this time in the South of France. In 1970, James Beard Award–winning author Georgeanne Brennan set out to realize the dream of a peaceful, rural existence en Provence. She and her husband, with their young daughter in tow, bought a small farmhouse with a little land, and a few goats and pigs and so began a life-affirming journey. Filled with delicious recipes and local color, this evocative and passionate memoir describes her life cooking and living in the Provençal tradition. Praise for A Pig in Provence “You can almost smell the lavender as you follow Brennan’s love affair with the province that became her second home and shaped the culinary persona of this cooking teacher and food author. Brennan is a talented storyteller.” —San Francisco Chronicle “Georgeanne Brennan’s captivating memoir reminds me of why I, too, was enchanted by Provence. She beautifully captures the details of living in a place where the culture of the table ties a community together—where everyone knows the butcher and the baker, and everyone depends on the farmers.” —Alice Waters, owner, Chez Panisse “Fascinating . . . Brennan revels equally in the preparation and consumption of the regional cuisine You can almost hear her lips smacking.” —The New York Times Book Review “Georgeanne Brennan’s romance with Provence continues to deepen, and the result of her long residence there is an intimacy with local people, food, and folkways. I would love to pull up a chair to her table.” —Frances Mayes, author of Under the Tuscan Sun
Download or read book Windows on Provence written by Georgeanne Brennan and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-10 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Famous for its radiant light, vibrant colors, beautiful architecture, flavorful foods, and opulent wines, Provence is one of the most visited destinations of the world. To turn the pages ofWindows on Provence: Musings on the Food, Wine, and Culture of the South of France is to be immersed in the magical region. With each photograph and chapter, the reader is transported to the beaches of Nice under a white umbrella, to the twisting streets of Aix-en-Provence, to the 2,000-year-old ruins of Cimiez, and beyond. Georgeanne Brennan evocatively renders an insider's knowledge of Provence's villages and their ancient customs and traditions. Through rich essays, each examining a unique facet of Proven�al culture, she shares her view of the southern region of the country. Brennan's engaging text, together with alluring photographs, takes the reader on an unforgettable tour, from the sun-drenched C�te d'Azur to the craggy mountains of Haute Provence; to lavender, poppy and wheat fields; through markets full of richly-hued fabrics, antiques and seasonal specialties; to harbors filled with fishermen selling the morning's catch; over hills covered in vines; and into centuries-old buildings and castle ruins, all brought to life through the author's eyes. Included in the bounty are four distinctProven�al recipes as well as indispensable driving tips to help drivers find their way without stress. Windows on Provence is a book for travelers, for dreamers, for Francophiles, for lovers ofProven�al craft and cuisine, and for anyone who wants to be a part of something beautiful and special. Georgeanne Brennan is the author of the popular food memoir,A Pig in Provence as well as the culinary classic,Potager. She is also the author ofMy Culinary Journey:Food and Fetes of Provence. She lives in both France and Northern California.
Download or read book La Vie Rustic written by Georgeanne Brennan and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-03-07 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Picture yourself in the French countryside with this James Beard Award winner's lovely recipes and guide to sustainable living, in the French style. Rich with more than 100 fabulous recipes, lustrous photography, and a compelling personal narrative, this gorgeous cookbook evokes the food, flavors, bounty, and beauty of a sustainable life in the French style. James Beard Award-winning author Georgeanne Brennan translates the tenets of a certain way of living an approach to daily cooking that s rooted firmly in the French tradition for American home cooks everywhere. Featuring recipes driven by the seasons and the outdoors, paired with lovely lifestyle photography, this inspiring cookbook weaves together her personal experience, stories, and tips about how to create a sustainable life one that celebrates the relationship between the land and the table, and among food, family, and friends no matter where you reside.
Download or read book Provence written by Caroline Craig and published by Kyle Books. This book was released on 2019-06-27 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provence is the fruit and vegetable garden of France, where much of its most beautiful produce is grown. These ingredients combined with Provence's unique identity, position and history have resulted in a cuisine full of heart, balance and soul, a cuisine that showcases its peoples' reverence for the produce, the changing seasons and the land. Caroline Rimbert Craig's maternal family hail from the southern foothills of Mont Ventoux, where the sun beats hard and dry, but aromatic herbs, vines and fruit trees prosper. This is her guide to cooking the Provençal way, for those who want to eat simply but well, who love to cook dishes that rhyme with the seasons, and who want to recreate the flavours of the Mediterranean at home, wherever that may be.
Download or read book My Culinary Journey written by Georgeanne Brennan and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this extraordinary memoir, James Beard Award-winning author, Georgeanne Brennan, takes us on an intimate journey to Provence--the place of her early culinary inspiration--where she writes in lush detail about the food, people and French festivals she celebrated during her lifelong journeys through the region. As a young woman, she and her husband, with their small children, bought a farmhouse with a little land and some goats, in hopes of realizing the dream of an idyllic existence in the French countryside. Now, these memoires, documented in A Pig in Provence, are accompanied by forty delicious recipes, gorgeous photographs (many are the author's personal photos) and informative, lively text featuring information about seven of her favorite regional French festivals. In these pages, readers will find rich descriptions of warm summer meals, learning to make goat cheese, discovering regional festivals (or f�tes) and more. This evocative and passionate memoir weaves together personal stories of friendship, cooking and living in the Provencal tradition, and will whet the appetite of foodies, travelers and anyone who dreams of packing their bags and taking a delicious romp through the lavender fields and vine-covered hills of Provence.
Download or read book Provence Food and Wine written by François Millo and published by Agate Publishing. This book was released on 2014-02-17 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Almost as much guide book as it is cookbook . . . the authors dive into the ingredients unique to Provencal cuisine and the history of the region.” —Kitchn Provence, the beautiful region that sits at the scenic crossroads of southern France, the Italian Alps, and the Mediterranean, has long been an area of historical import and distinct culture. But above all else, it is known as a producer of some of the finest food and wine France has to offer, with a cuisine that emphasizes healthful ingredients such as olive oil, fresh vegetables, Mediterranean seafood, as well as dry, aromatic rosé. Provence Food and Wine is one of the only English-language books available on the cuisine, wine, and sights of this stunning Mediterranean enclave on the southern coast of France. Packed with 47 traditional Provencal recipes, all of which emphasize the incredibly popular and healthy Mediterranean diet, Provence Food and Wine also provides detailed information on regional wines, most notably rosé. This is the most famous wine of Provence and has made great strides in the US. Readers will be able to learn about pairing between wine and food, as Viktorija Todorovska and François Millo expertly explain what to look for and where to get these wines outside of Europe. Full-color photography shows off all of these dishes, as well as the dazzling sights of the region's lush interior, sparkling coastline, and breathtaking vistas. In Provence Food and Wine, Todorovska and Millo “bring the joie de vivre of this region right to your fingertips, capturing its allure with simplicity and heart” (One for the Table).
Download or read book A Taste of Provence written by Carey More and published by Henry Holt. This book was released on 1988-01-01 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Flavors of Provence written by Jean-André Charial-Thuilier and published by Rizzoli International Publications. This book was released on 1999 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exceptionally packaged, "The Flavors of Provence" conveys both the visual beauty and the culinary poetry of this land. The dishes capitalize on simple combinations that are easy to achieve at home, including regional specialties and innovative takes on classics.
Download or read book Provence The Cookbook written by Caroline Rimbert Craig and published by Interlink Books. This book was released on 2023-04-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Caroline Rimbert Craig’s love story with the food and flavors of Southern France is shared through over 100 simple recipes passed to her from generations of family who have farmed, foraged, and cooked there. Provence is the fruit and vegetable garden of France, where much of its most beautiful produce is grown. These ingredients, combined with Provence’s unique identity, position, and history have resulted in a cuisine full of heart, balance, and soul—a cuisine that showcases its peoples’ reverence for the produce, the changing seasons, and the land. Caroline Rimbert Craig’s maternal family comes from the southern foothills of Mont Ventoux, where the sun beats hard and dry, but aromatic herbs, vines, and fruit trees prosper. This is her guide to cooking the Provençale way, for those who want to eat simply but well, who love to cook dishes that rhyme with the seasons, and who want to recreate the flavors of the Mediterranean at home, wherever that may be. With stunning color photographs to accompany the recipes, the book is also interspersed with shots of Provence’s beautiful landscapes, reflecting the region’s rich culinary culture.
Download or read book Rustic French Cooking Made Easy written by Audrey Le Goff and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2019-10-08 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cook Your Way Through France with Simple, Delicious Recipes Real French home cooking is easier than you think! Leave haute cuisine to fussy restaurants, and dive into these uncomplicated classics from Audrey Le Goff, founder of the blog Pardon Your French. Drawing inspiration from her childhood in the north of France, Audrey shares simple fare, full of the rich, complex flavors French cuisine is known for. From quiche to crêpes, these homey dishes are anything but humble. Explore France’s distinct regions and delve into the culture behind each recipe. Hearty cold-weather favorites from the north, like Alsatian Pork and Sauerkraut Stew and the supremely flakey Thin-Crusted Onion, Bacon and Cream Tart are quick and comforting. Provençal Vegetable and Pistou Soup, from the sunny south of France, is packed with bright herbs and ripe produce, and Basque Braised Chicken with Peppers is sure to please with a burst of spice. The essential One-Pot French Onion Soup provides a taste of France any night of the week, and the beloved, buttery Kouign-Amann is surprisingly easy to master. With friendly instructions and easy-to-find ingredients, you’ll soon feel right at home with French cooking.
Download or read book Almonds written by Barbara Bryant and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2014-01-16 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A treasury of information and “simple and creative” recipes that make the most of this delicious, nutritious nut (Daniel Boulud, chef and restaurateur). From the anatomy of a nut to the history of the almond in world culture, the cultivation of almond orchards in California, and nutrition provided by a favorite nut, this book provide a wealth of information about the versatile, high-protein, diet-friendly almond—along with numerous recipes that incorporate this scrumptious ingredient in snacks, starters, salads, pasta dishes, entrees, and desserts. Try over 50 recipes including Soba Noodles with Spicy Almond Butter Sauce · Almond-Crusted Pork Chops with Sweet-and-Sour Apricot Glaze • Lamb Tagine with Apricots, Almonds and Honey • Almond Florentine Cookies • Chocolate-Amaretto Torte • Moroccan Rice Pudding • Chocolate-Almond Bark • and more Includes photos
Download or read book A Taste of Provence written by Carey More and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book From Our House to Yours written by Joyce Goldstein and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2002-09 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "From Our House to Yours" brings together over 90 recipes from respected cookbook authors and chefs for portable comfort food that's easy to make and even easier to share. Benefiting Meals on Wheels of San Francisco, it also includes tips on preparing ahead of time, transporting, and reheating. 50 color photos.
Download or read book Discover Provence written by Georgeanne Brennan and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2023-02-28 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Visit the Most Popular Destinations in Provence, France #1 New Release in Flowers and Bed & Breakfast Discover why Provence, France is the best place for your next wanderlust-fueled quest and lose yourself to sunny beaches, lush vineyards, and historic architecture. Take an unforgettable tour of this treasured southern region of France. Soon to be your favorite of all tour guide books, author Georgeanne Brennan uses her insider’s view to take you on the getaway of a lifetime. With engaging text and gorgeous photos, she paints the perfect picture of the many gems of Provence. Beauty abounds as you travel through the sunny Côte d’Azur to the mountains of Haute Provence; to lavender, poppy and wheat fields; through bustling markets; to fisherman-filled harbors; over vine-covered hills; and into ancient castle ruins. A guide for travelers, wine lovers, dreamers, and anyone interested in Provence, France.Discover Provence is also for those who want to be a part of something picturesque and historically significant. One of the most visited areas of the world, Southern France is famous for its beautiful views, flavorful foods, and opulent French wines. Turn the pages of Discover Provence to immerse yourself in this magical region. Inside this perfectly curated Provence book, you’ll find: Indispensable driving tips for stress free way-finding An insightful guide to understanding French wine Intimate knowledge of Provence’s villages and their traditions If you enjoyed travel destination books such as A Year in Provence, Rick Steves France, or Adventures on the Wine Route, then you’ll love Discover Province.
Download or read book A Taste of Provence written by and published by Chronicle Books (CA). This book was released on 1991 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this companion volume to her enormously successful A Table in Tuscany, Leslie Forbes goes on to explore the cuisine of Provence, with drawings an d recipes that reveal the unique character of this charming region. The author's distinctive, full-color illustrations punctuate this evocative account of an enchanting culinary adventure.
Download or read book Soup s On written by Leslie Jonath and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2007-09-20 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Nothing feeds the body and soothes the soul like a bowl of steaming hot soup. Soup is the most versatile of dishes. It can be prepared year-round with all kinds of ingredients, from supermarket beans to farmers' market greens, turning up on modest dinner tables and in fancy dining rooms around the world. Whether you prefer a steaming bowl of chicken soup, spicy beef stew, or creamy tomato soup, each heartwarming spoonful crosses economic lines and ethnic flavors ; it enlivens, takes us back to our mothers' kitchens, and heals the common cold. 'Soup's On' includes tempting and delicious recipes from some of the world's most respected chefs, cookbook authors, and cooking teachers, including Marion Cunningham, Judy Rodgers, Carol Field, Jacques Pépin, Charlie Trotter, Madhur Jaffrey, and Alice Waters. Here you'll find creamy vegetable soups ; rib-sticking bean, meat, chicken, and seafood soups ; and hearty stews for every occasion. From Diane Morgan's summer favorite Salmon and Corn Chowder and Roland Passot's classic Coq au Vin to Bruce Aidells' Chicken and Andouille Gumbo and Suzanne Goin's flavorful Chilled Red Pepper Soup, you'll find the perfect soup or stew all year long. And the best part? A portion of the proceeds will go to NextCourse, a nonprofit organization that promotes sustainable food in public institutions, including the Community Education Program, which works with women in the San Francisco County Jail and with child-care providers, and the Food from the Parks program, which collaborates with state and national park services to increase the amount of locally produced food available to park visitors. So grab your spoon and a copy of 'Soup's On' and know that as you nourish yourself, you'll be feeding others as well."--taken from front cover flap.
