This book is an ideal present for all those thousands of gourmets that adore French traditional cheeses. On opening Tasting to Eternity the reader is swept away by an original point of view on a selection of these seductive and remarkable products through poetry, illustrations, short stories, avant-garde photography. In continuing to turn the pages one finds cheese recipes, wine pairing and a small educational section on the seasonality of the cheese, the French cheese families, how to cut cheeses, and where they come from. Close the book and you will be compelled to go the nearest cheese shop. Mouth watering, romantic and amusing!
Patricia Michelson is founder of the London-based epicurean store and cafe La Fromagerie, voted best Specialist Food Shop 2005 by Observer Food Monthly magazine. Among her many supporters are Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, and Nigel Slater. In Cheese, she gives her expert guidance on world cheeses, including those from Europe, the U.S., Australia and New Zealand. The book details how to source, store, taste, and serve a fascinating collection of cheeses with around 100 recipes. Patricia Michelson's La Fromagerie supplies many top restaurants and other shops with artisan farmhouse cheeses. Her advice is often sought for information about cheese and wine pairings by prestigious food and wine publications and wine companies. She lives in England. Recipes and a world exploration of artisan cheese.
In this witty and entertaining book, Boisard investigates the history of Camembert and its legend. He considers the transformation of France's cheese-making industry and along the way gives a highly selective, yet richly detailed history of France--from the Revolution to the European Union.
The definitive guide to more than 350 French cheeses, this book tells the story of each type of cheese -- its origins, appearance, and flavor. Annotated full-color photos reveal the special characteristics of each French cheese. Handy symbols indicate fat content and best season for each cheese. Wine recommendations from international connoisseurs guide readers to the perfect wine for the perfect cheese. Also includes: the origins of cheese; cheese, wine and bread; French cheeses today; map of France; glossary; list of producers, shops, and markets; how cheeses are made; the Appellation d'Origine Controlee (AOC); and how to buy, store, cut, and taste cheese.
"Show me another pleasure like dinner which comes every day and lasts an hour," wrote Talleyrand. That Napoleon's most gifted advisor should speak so highly of eating says much about the importance of food in French culture. From the crumbs of a madeleine dipped in tisane that inspired Marcel Proust to the vast produce market where Emile Zola set one of his finest novels, the French have celebrated the relationship between art and food. Eating Eternity offers a seductive menu of those places in the French capital where art and food have intersected. Appendices guide you to the restaurant where Napoleon proposed to Josephine, the cafés patronized by Ernest Hemingway, Henry Miller, Isadora Duncan and Man Ray, as well as those out-of-the-way sites that bring to life the culinary experience of Paris. Eating Eternity is an invaluable and unique guide to the art and food of Paris. Bon appetit!
The village of Campodimele in the Aurunci Mountains has been called 'the village of eternal youth' by the scientific community, after a study revealed the astonishing longevity of its inhabitants. The average life expectancy of the Campomelani is 95, compared to the European average of 75 for men and 82 for women. Not only do the villagers live to an extraordinary age, but they also enjoy healthy and active lives at an age when many people in the UK have succumbed to general infirmity or the three major plagues of Western life: cancer, heart disease and diabetes. How do they do it? Tracey Lawson decided that the only way to find out was to spend some time living in the village herself. This book chronicles twelve months in the life of Campodimele, focusing on the seasonal cooking and eating habits that doctors believe are the key to the villagers' long lives. There are insights from such colourful characters as Gerardo, who still zips down to the wheat fields on his aged scooter, and Maria, who is often seen chasing hens up the hill on her 83-year-old legs, as well as a year's worth of timeless, simple recipes that will seduce even the busiest urbanite. With full-colour plate sections to show off the wealth of gorgeous photography, A Year in the Village of Eternity is at once a Mediterranean cookbook, a sensible and inspiring food manual and a stunning, unique travel book; a winning cross between Under the Tuscan Sun and Jamie's Italy with a dash of You Are What You Eat.
About the Book It’s the first day of school—the first day of junior year, to be exact—and best friends Jade, Maddie, Hailey, and Grace know they have to make this one great. Though each girl must deal with her own hardship—whether it be bad boyfriends or trouble at home—they know friendship can carry them through anything. Enter Savannah Taylor, a beautiful and charming exchange student all the way from Australia. She is sweet, supportive, and understanding—everything Queen Bee Jade is not. She quickly finds her way into the girls’ friend group, but is she bringing drama with her? About the Author Falia Koppe lives in Ohio with her husband. She is an avid pet lover and is passionate about animal rights.
