Amuse Bouche: How to Eat Your Way Around France: A Times Best Food and Drink Book 2024

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'A perfect balance of history, food, anecdotes and recommendations ... Carolyn's enthusiasm for French gastronomy is legendary' Michel Roux Jr'Wondrous, witty, delicious and fun. Every page made me hungry' Raymond BlancWhat makes a real salade nioiseWhat type of cheese is officially France's stinkiestWhy does the sandy carrot have such a superior flavourAnd 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 flte.

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'A perfect balance of history, food, anecdotes and recommendations ... Carolyn's enthusiasm and passion for French gastronomy is legendary' - Michel Roux Jr

'Carolyn Boyd serves a great feast of a French adventure, and the sweet smell of warm croissants is never far away. Amuse Bouche is wondrous, witty, delicious and fun. Every page made me hungry - so take my advice and pack your napkin!' - Raymond Blanc

'A brilliantly written book that draws you into booking a trip and explore France even more' - James Martin

'Charming, informative, written by an author with a deep knowledge of and love for France, this is part travelogue, part memoir and part recipe book. A wonderful guide to the culinary history of France' - Kate Mosse

'The woman everyone needs to pop in their suitcase if they're heading to France' - Gilly Smith

Author Bio

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.