Saveur Cooks Authentic French: Rediscovering the Recipes, Traditions, and Flavors of the World's Greatest Cuisine

Chronicle Books, 1999. Hardcover. A very good copy in a very good dust jacket.

"Saveur Cooks Authentic French" is the triumphant follow-up to the highly acclaimed "Saveur Cooks Authentic American." After years of so-called fusion food, tastes have come back to the pure and classicand nothing exemplifies this trend better than the renewed interest in traditional French cuisine. From their very first issue, the editors at "Saveur" magazine have shared their passion for French food and wine, describing the vivid immediacy of real French cooking in loving detail. Now they take readers off the beaten track and into the kitchens of France to taste the true Mediterranean flavors of Provence, sample the unique farmhouse cooking of Brittany, savor the sumptuous cuisines of Alsace and Burgundy, and discover many more inspiring regional cuisines. Whether interviewing a cheesemaker or accompanying a truffle hunter on his secret rounds, "Saveur's" editors capture the authentic essence of French food and culture. Featuring award-winning food writing and stunning color photography, "Saveur Cooks Authentic French" is an unforgettable tour through the abundant culinary glories of France.