A Delicious Journey Through Culinaria’s France
Our good friend owns a little English bookshop here in France that she has sadly decided to close. Well, I say sadly because I enjoy visiting her there and will miss browsing through all of the new titles in the cozy, welcoming shop she created.
However…
the closing of the shop means that all of the books are 50% off!
Last week I bought Culinaria France, a colossal, hardbound cookbook that I’ve eyed for years, for a mere €15.
I own many French cookbooks, but this one is special. It is a stunningly photographed, 468-page encyclopedia of French food that includes recipes for classic French dishes; vignettes about regional sweets, candies, liqueurs, and other specialties; descriptions of the country’s numerous wonderful cheeses; and introductions to the butchers, bakers, and wine makers that make France such a scrumptious place to visit and live.
This cookbook also offers a comprehensive guide to France’s regions and their unique flavors. I’ve found several recipes that I have never seen in other French cookbooks and some, like the time-honored Coq au Vin, Ratatouille, and Boeuf Bourguignon, are explained and photographed in great detail.
Culinaria France will take you on a delicious journey. My advice is to get yourself a copy of this book, then find a quiet, comfortable corner and let yourself be taken away.
