
Amuse Bouche by Carolyn Boyd
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‘A perfect balance of history, food, anecdotes and recommendations … Carolyn’s enthusiasm for French gastronomy is legendary’ Michel Roux Jr
‘Comprehensive, hugely engaging and frequently a revelation’ Marina O’Loughlin
What makes a real salade nicoise?
What type of cheese is officially France’s stinkiest?
Why does the sandy carrot have such a superior flavour?
And who exactly are the Brotherhood of the Knights of the Giant Omelette?
Leading expert on French food and culture Carolyn Boyd shares the stories behind the country’s most fascinating foods and ingredients. Spanning every region of France and divided into 200 separate vignettes, each entry blends history and travel, personal anecdote and recipes.
Amuse Bouche is a book to be devoured: a beautifully illustrated, joyous celebration of French food, and a charming, practical guide to inspire your own travels – whether you’re a proud Francophile or don’t know your ficelle from your flute.
A charming guide to French cuisine by an award-winning food writer
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.
06 Jun 2024
Additional information
Format | Hardback |
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Genre | National & regional cuisine |
Readership Level | General (US: Trade) |
ISBN | 9781800810389 |
Publication Date | 06 Jun 2024 |
Amuse Bouche: How to Eat Your Way Around France by Carolyn Boyd ISBN 9781800810389