Designed for use as a home cooking class, this essential guide to mastering French culinary techniques and recipes features:
o 575 ILLUSTRATIONS, including 400 step-by-step photographs
o 95 CULINARY TECHNIQUES AND KITCHEN SKILLS: cooking methods, cutting techniques, how to prepare vegetables, meat, and fish
o100 BUILDING-BLOCK RECIPES for doughs and batters, stuffings, sweet and savory sauces, cake bases and fillings, and more
o 165 ICONIC FRENCH RECIPES for appetizers, fish and shellfish, poultry, meats, vegetables, cheese, and desserts, graded for complexity with a three-star rating, including: Bouillabaisse, Sea bass in a salt crust, Boeuf bourguignon, Salade Niçoise, Ratatouille, Tarte Tatin, Raspberry charlotte, Opéra
o PRACTICAL REFERENCES: illustrated guides to equipment, meat cuts, and French produce; conversion tables; extensive cross-references to techniques and recipes; glossary; detailed index
o SIGNATURE RECIPES by nine Michelin-star chefs and culinary artisans: Stéphane Augé, Régis Marcon, Alain Passard, Gérald Passédat, Anne-Sophie Pic, Jean-François Piège, Didier Stéphan, Xavier Thuret, Yves Thuriès.

HUBERT DELORME and VINCENT BOUÉ are professional chefs and instructors at a French culinary school.
PAUL BOCUSE was a legendary three Michelin-star chef. Lire la suite Fermer

French pâtisserie-from a flaky croissant in the morning to a raspberry macaron with tea or a layered Opéra cake after dinner- provides the grand finale to every memorable meal. This comprehensive volume, from the professionals at the Ferrandi School of Culinary Arts-dubbed "The Harvard of Gastronomy" by Le Monde newspaper-offers everything the home chef needs to create perfect pastries for all occasions.
1500 skills and techniques Learn how to make pastries, creams, decorations, and more with step-by-step instructions and tips and tricks from Ferrandi's experienced chefs.
235 classic French recipes Recipes for the complete range of French pâtisserie also include variations that are rated according to level of difficulty so that home chefs can expand their skills over time.

Legendary chef Paul Bocuse is the authority on classic French cuisine, with multiple awards, three Michelin stars, and numerous bestselling cookbooks to his name. In this volume, he shares 500 simple, traditional French recipes for sweet and savory dishes that emphasize the use of fresh, wholesome, and widely available ingredients-from soups to soufflés, by way of terrines, fish, meat, vegetables, cakes, and pastries.
Intended for the amateur home chef-and providing a wealth of inspiration for the experienced cook, too-these recipes are designed to be prepared with ease at home, allowing readers to recreate and reinterpret iconic mainstays of French cuisine in their own kitchen.

Gain all the essential kitchen skills for 35 culinary techniques-make sausages, tie a roast with twine, debone fish, create puff pastry, pickle vegetables, decorate a pâté en croûte-explained in more than 200 step-by-step instructions.
Prepare 70 traditional to innovative recipes-Country Pâté, Beef Wellington, Duck and Mushroom Terrine, Rabbit Terrine with Dried Fruit Chutney, Vegetarian Carrot Rillettes, Serrano Ham Croquettes, Spicy Cabbage and Herb Sausages, Salmon and Spinach Terrine-with dishes designed to be shared.

"Encompassing a full-bodied kingdom replete with character, a three-dimensional world that can't be condensed into a single stroke, the seasons of cognac linger within me like a dream without end."

The original edition of Gaston Lenôtre's groundbreaking cookbook inspired generations of aspiring pastry chefs. In this fully revised new edition, you will learn how to bake everything from a Paris-Brest to a Gâteau Saint-Honoré, and how to unlock the secrets of puff pastries, soufflés, charlottes, Bavarian cream, and festive Yule logs. More than 200 recipes ranging from basic to advanced are clearly and simply presented, making them accessible to bakers of every skill level.

With thanks to Gaston Lenôtre's daughter Sylvie Gille-Naves, who also collaborated with him on the original edition of this book, his son Alain Lenôtre, with whom he established the Lenôtre culinary schools, and the chefs at Maison Lenôtre, who carefully reviewed and updated every recipe, this classic work is once again available to home chefs everywhere. Lire la suite Fermer

A complete course in the art Of baking with chocolate from The "harvard of gastronomy"
Savor the culinary savoir-faire of ferrandi paris, The world-renowned cooking school
Tempering and coating, ganaches and truffles, puff pastry and candy, chocolate ribbons and other decorative flourishes-this essential reference reveals 42 fundamental techniques to master cooking with chocolate, explained step by step through text and more than 250 photographs.
From the classics-chocolate mousse, custard tart, éclairs, profiteroles, macarons-to celebration cakes and sophisticated plated desserts, this volume presents 76 recipes for all occasions, from quick desserts to festive specialties, for the home chef and experienced professional alike.

An introduction to the French art of baking bread-including ingredient selection, levain cultivation, and bread-making techniques-with more than one hundred illustrated recipes.
The humble baguette is the quintessential staple of French cuisine, but the country has a vast and diverse bread-baking tradition. With an introduction to the history of French bread, guidelines to help the home baker select the right ingredients - grain and flour varieties, water, salt, and levain-this book details the step-by-step techniques and fundamentals of bread making : from feeding the levain, kneading and preparing the dough, and baking, to more than 100 recipes. Eighteen expert bakers and pastry chefs share the sweet and savory recipes that have forged the French bakery's enviable reputation-from rounds of rustic pain de campagne or loaves of olive and oregano bread to regional favorites like fougasse or the Basque taloas tortillas.
A new generation of bakers has expanded the classic French repertoire to include original creations-such as charcoal-sesame baguettes; matcha swirl bread ;
buckwheat and seaweed rolls; and fig, hazelnut, and honey rye bread. In their French style, they also reinterpret heritage breads from across the world-including pita, focaccia, bagels, cheesy Georgian khachapuri, Swedish crispbread, and Indian chapati. Additional bread-based recipes include "surprise bread" finger sandwiches, croque monsieur, onion soup with cheese croutons, and desserts such as French
toast and kouign-amann. For each recipe, pictograms indicate the level of difficulty, time and material required, and whether a recipe is gluten-free.
This is the ultimate reference book for baking homemade bread the French way. Lire la suite Fermer

Discover Wild & the Moon and their philosophy: "good for you, good for the planet, and delicious!"
#eatwise
From creamy konjac noodles to rawliflower salad, and from matcha nice cream to chocolate truffles, these 126 wild recipes are 100% plant-based, vegan, gluten-free, prepared with organic and seasonal ingredients, and bursting with flavor.
Also featured: a guide to 18 superfoods; basic recipes including nondairy mylks, sauces, and cream cheese; and the author's favorite addresses forveggie-friendly food, shopping, and activities in New York, Paris, and Dubai.

This illustrated wine travel guide to the Grands Crus Classés of Médoc and Sauternes takes you into the heart of the renowned Bordeaux winegrowing region. Discover the world's finest wines and their heritage from an original perspective : behold the fanciful architecture of magnificent châteaux while strolling through estates steeped in history, explore legendary wine cellars and traditional chartreuses, experience instructive tastings and workshops, indulge in regional cuisine, and visit educational museums. Including historical background on both the region and the famous 1855 Classification, as well as useful information for fine wine aficionados, this guide reveals the many splendors of Bordeaux's vineyards and provides everything the traveler needs to (re)discover the birthplace of wine.

Join the green revolution !
Bring plants into the home to reconnect with nature-it's the perfect antidote to life's frenetic pace. With stepby-step tips, you'll learn how to choose and care for stylish, low-maintenance houseplants, including ferns, air plants, cacti, and succulents. Then create your own garden of paradise with more than seventy fun and rewarding ideas for nesting at home with greenery. From decorative
DIY crafts to natural, homemade cosmetics, and from infusions to essential oils, these simple-to-follow projects will foster a sense of well-being and turn your home into a leafy, relaxing retreat.
o Foolproof growing tips
o Terrariums and aquatic plants
o Himmeli and macramé planters
o Pressed leaves and flowers
o Wreathes and decorative touches
o Natural, homemade dyes
o Embroidery samplers
o Essential oils and beauty DIY
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Welcome to Miss Maggie's Kitchen-the charming world of Héloïse Brion-and savor her generous, effortless, and family-style recipes featuring locally sourced, seasonal produce.

From cocktails and starters to mains and desserts, served against a chic vintage backdrop, nearly 100 original yet simple recipes from Miss Maggie's Kitchen-Avocado Toast with Thyme and White Truffle Oil, Butternut Squash and Sage Galette, Baked Chicken and Peaches, or Decadent Pecan Cake-will make every occasion special.
The author shares how to create the perfect setting for memorable meals with table settings inspired by nature.

The call of the wild has never looked so stylish.

A calmer life enriched by its surroundings, with more space at home,
a burgeoning garden, and a relaxed ambiance is a seductive combination.
But a country house is different from a cozy apartment, just steps from
modern conveniences. In their search for a deeper experience, this trio
of authors embarked on a long-term project that brought unexpected
joy along with the challenges.
Life in the countryside takes adjustment and there is much to be
learned-from furnishing and organizing your home to getting the most
from nature and your garden, and from dressing to suit your new setting
to hosting informal soirées where you'll linger over dinner with your
guests. This is the art of countryfication. Through portraits of individuals
and families, this book provides insight, inspiration, practical advice,
and recipes that celebrate country living, all while retaining a Parisian flair. Lire la suite Fermer

Amid all the naysayers, pessimists and finger pointers, an alternative point of view exists, one that is optimistic and forward looking: the vision of entrepreneurs who believe they can change the world with the pursuit and development of badly needed innovations that can address the problems of today and tomorrow.
In 2011, Antoine Hubert created "Ynsect, a pioneering enterprise devoted to the cultivation and transformation of insects into the commercial products that will help feed the 9 billion people who will inhabit the planet by 2050. Ten years on, "Ynsect is among the world leaders in its sector and boasts an impressive balance sheet of environmental sustainability.
Free of starry eyed idealism or ecological taboos, motivated by his environmental and social principles, Antoine Hubert offers a new business model with "Ynsect, a model that harmonizes the pursuit of profit with the preservation of the planet, a model that places technology at the service of the environment. Lire la suite Fermer

Style icon Ines de la Fressange and globe-trotting artist Marin Montagut share a uniquely Parisian sensibility for interiors that combine a variety of design traditions into a harmonious living space.

With extensive photographs, watercolor illustrations, mood boards, color palettes, and practical advice on the indispensable objects that personalize each maison, this exquisite volume is rich in inspiration for creating Parisian chic at home.

Natural materials-wood, wicker, bamboo, cotton, and linen-create warmth and personality. Vintage suitcases,vegetable crates, and jewel-toned pharmaceutical jars transform into charming storage containers. Embroidered cushions, terrariums, and fresh flowers enliven a room with pops of color. Collages, original art, or humble objects displayed in a series add a signature style to each residence.

The authors take readers inside fifteen Parisian apartments-including their own-that demonstrate how to imbue a home with a sense of well-being through a mix of vintage and contemporary styles. Each owner is passionate about home decor-whether in a studio, loft, or duplex-and they continually evolve their interior with new treasures uncovered in flea markets, on their travels, at design fairs, or in artisanal workshops. Lire la suite Fermer