Product Description
As much a book of inspiration as a collection of over 250 uncommonly delicious recipes, French Farmhouse Cookbook captures the rustic and richly flavored farmhouse cooking that is the basis of French cuisine and a perennial inspiration of French chefs. The author visited and lived among farmers, cheesemakers, ranchers, and vintners from the Pyrénnées to Alsace-Lorraine, from Normandy to Provence. The result is a stunning portrait in recipes, lively essays, and a w… More >>
#1 by Azi Gera on March 24, 2010 - 3:01 am
We just came back from France and although not all the recipes we were looking for are in the book (like the basic Confit de Canard from Perigord) the ones that were found are accurate and helped us (with thier stories)cushioning the landing back to reality.
Rating: 4 / 5
#2 by Stephany Madsen on March 24, 2010 - 5:31 am
My husband first bought a copy of this cookbook at a yard sale. I didn’t look at it right away, fearing another overblown, complex and difficult French cookbook. Mais non! Most of the recipes are fairly easy and reflect the fresh, authentic nature of country French cooking. We now keep this cookbook at our house in Southwest France, in Wisconsin AND in Florida. This is the only book of which we have three copies!! The recipes are a delight (Loomis’ gougeres are the best and have several quite helpful hints that no other chef has given).
The food and the stories capture the essence of rural France–making the cooking, wherever you may be, pure delight a la Francais!
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by Tintin on March 24, 2010 - 8:24 am
My wife is French, her sole and all-absorbing passion in life is cooking. She has two armoires filled with cookbooks, including all the classics. This is her favorite. All of the recipes she has made from this book have been exquisite. Two thumbs up, and all eight fingers! This is a must-have!
Bon Appetit!
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by tengibson on March 24, 2010 - 10:29 am
We spent a wonderful vacation in France and among the things we missed the most on our return home was the food. This cookbook helps to satisfy some of these cravings and the text transports us back to one of our favorite places. The recipes are straight forward and clearly written. I’m enjoying using this book and would recommend it to anyone interested in cooking good basic food.
Rating: 4 / 5
#5 by Anonymous on March 24, 2010 - 12:29 pm
This book has fantastic recipes and wonderful prose regarding the various countrysides of France. This is a thoroughly enjoyable cookbook! The recipes are wonderful!
Rating: 4 / 5