DAVID ELIZABETH — French Provincial Cooking

Michael Joseph. 1967, Reprint. Hardcover with dust jacket, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ill.: Juliet Renny. Book, Very Good/Good condition. Dustjacket attached to boards with tape, protective overwrap. Black and White illustrations throughout. An expansive compilation of French recipes, focusing on provincial flavours and regional differences. 519pp & over 500g to post. First published in 1962, Elizabeth David's culinary odyssey through provincial France forever changed the way we think about food. With elegant simplicity, David explores the authentic flavors and textures of time-honored cuisines from such provinces as Alsace, Provence, Brittany, and the Savoie. Full of cooking ideas and recipes, French Provincial Cooking is a scholarly yet straightforward celebration of the traditions of French regional cooking. Very Good/Good/Good.