A food writer with years of experience, Behr’s writings reveal that food is every changing and always surprising, especially the French cuisine he believed her knew all too well. In his cross-country exploration of France, Behr recounts his experiences with French food. The Food and Wine of France: Eating and Drinking from Champagne to Provence. Marchant also explores the appeal of Provence, its identity in the global landscape, and its popularity as a place of leisure and relaxation.īehr, Edward. Marchant describes the relationship of Provencal cuisine and daily life in Provence, as well as the ties that unshakably bind gastronomy (“the art or science of good eating,” according to Webster’s Dictionary) and cultural identity. In the vein of Horowitz’s work in her A Taste of Provence, Alicia Marchant dives into the culture and cuisine of Provence her this skillfully written article. “Consuming Provence: The Place of Gastronomy in Provencal Tourism and Cuisine.” PLACE: An Interdisciplinary e-Journal, vol. Organized by course, The Gourmet’s Companion covers everything from allumettes under hors d’oeuvres to vacherin à la Chantilly under desserts and offers concise and easily understandable explanations and definitions that will eliminate fear and inspire confidence.
With Sadowski’s expertly written guide to French gastronomy, fledgling home cooks and expert chefs alike will feel comfortable when engaging with complicated French descriptions of technique, preparation, and ingredients. As part of her research, Horowitz discusses the history and geography of the area, how they relate to Provencal cuisine, and how that cuisine has shaped the culture of the area through the years, culminating in an insightful study of Provence that is simultaneously thorough and approachable. In her A Taste for Provence, historian Helen Lefkowitz Horowitz discusses how Provence became Provence that is, how the southern region of France that was once regarded as acrid and boring became the image of romance, leisure, and simplistic French living.
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