A Culinary Journey in Gascony: Recipes and Stories from My F

ISBN: 1580085679

Author: Hill, Kate

Condition: new

In the heart of the Gascony region of France sits some of the country'?s richest farmland, the source of foie gras, juicy strawberries, wild game, and other delectables prized throughout Europe. Through the center of this productive land winds the Canal Lat?ral ? la Garonne, a picturesque waterway dotted with medieval villages, stone bridges and chapels, traditional p?tisseries, and lively farmers'? markets. The canal is also home to author and chef Kate Hill'?s popular culinary tours, which are conducted aboard an old Dutch canal boat. In A CULINARY JOURNEY IN GASCONY, Kate cruises and cooks along the canals of southwestern France, sharing 80 memorable recipes inspired by the region'?s farm-fresh ingredients. Home chefs and armchair travelers alike will cherish this collection of tales along with 80 recipes from the heart and soul of Gascony. Features full-color and black-and-white photographs of the picturesque Gascony region and full-color food photographs.Reviews"This enticingly illustrated little book . . . includes plenty of stories about the region and its people." -New York Times

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