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• Domine, Andre

This wonderful book presents the food and wine of France, with a refreshing insight into the past and present of its' people, land, drinks, and cuisines. France remains the stronghold of gastronomy. Culinaria France divides the country into its' twelve gastronomic regions, which will allow the reader a color illustrated travel of France.

The book features foods, condiments, confections, wines, spirits and liqueurs indigenous to each region. Lavishly illustrated historical sketches and sidebars expound upon French staples--baguettes (Paris), oysters (Poitou, Charentes, Limousin) and champagne (Champagne, Lorraine, Alsace)--as well as such coveted delicacies as andouillettes (chitterling pork sausage), and more!

Far more than a cookbook, each volume of the Culinaria series is a lavishly detailed and illustrated reference work for an entire cuisine, written by those who know it best. Delving into the history, tradition, and the nature of the land, as well as ingredients, tips, and cooking techniques, the book takes a region-by-region tour overflowing with information and pictured in more than 1000 color photographs, maps, and drawings. Hundreds of evocative and mouth-watering recipes are presented, along with the local produce, wines, cheeses, and other specialties that complete the experience of dining in the region.