I just received my copy of Entertaining in the French Style by Eileen W. Johnson. It is a charming book with historical tid-bits and anecdotal stories interlaced with beautiful photos offering a glimpse into the lives of the inhabitants of each region she visits from the Provencal countryside to the Luberon mountains to the heart of Paris.
A recipe and wine pairing is given from each of the eight locales along the way and the imagery –by photographer Brie Williams– has set my mouth to watering.
—I’m off to see what I can round up for a late supper!
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by Eileen Johnson, photographs by Brie Williams
Contents:
IN THE MEDIEVAL TOWN OF SAIGNON
Breakfast in Bed
IN L’ISLE SUR LA SORGUE
Couscous Dinner
IN THE ANTIQUES CAPITAL OF FRANCE
Garden Lunch
IN THE COUNTRYSIDE NEAR PROVENCE
Three-Course Dinner
IN THE VILLAGE OF MAILLANE
Romantic French Breakfast
IN THE HEART OF BURGUNDY
Cooking with Flowers
IN LA PERCHE
Dinner and Calvados
IN A PARIS APARTMENT
Quintessential City Dining
VISIT the emporium TO ORDER
You post the most wonderful images and books LeAnn and it's appreciated! Oh and I'm from USA in New Hampshire.
I have added this book to my wish list!
Hi, Debra: Thank you for letting me know. I love books and enjoy sharing my favorites with others. I need to visit you and take a look at the textiles you offer. I was reading your profile a bit and am interested in learning more. All the best, ~LeAnn
Hi, Mel. Though it's not a large book, it was well worth the purchase price I thought. I thoroughly enjoyed perusing its pages and I know I'll return to it again. It would make a very nice gift for someone…fun to include in a gift basket with ingredients for one of the recipes. 🙂 LeAnn
Will buy the book aswell! This photo of the tablesetting is simply devine! So rustic and soothing!!