Chateau, Jardin, Cuisine: Secret Recipes from the Ardeche

The cuisine of the Ardèche region in southern France combines Mediterranean traditions with recipes from its northern plateau, known for its goats cheese and chestnuts. It is a mountainous land with rivers full of eels and wild trout, and autumn brings an abundance of game, wine, and mushrooms. However, farming and cooking with the produce is a labor of love due to the stony and dry soil and steep terrain.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 184 pages
\n Publication date: 01 March 2019
\n Publisher: Unicorn Publishing Group
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Nestled in the southern reaches of France, the Ardèche region boasts a culinary heritage that blends the rich traditions of the Mediterranean with the hearty fare of its northern plateau. Renowned for its delectable offerings, including prized goats cheese and chestnuts, this picturesque region evokes images of stony fields, rugged castles, remote farms, and ancient stone houses nestled amidst towering mountains and rivers teeming with eels and wild trout. As autumn arrives, the Ardèche transforms into a paradise of game, wine, and mushrooms, offering a bountiful harvest to its inhabitants. However, nature has not been kind to this region, with its stony and dry soil and steep terrain divided into countless small terraces, making farming and cooking with its produce a true labor of love.

This captivating book pays homage to the culinary traditions of the Ardèche, showcasing the region's finest ingredients and recipes. From hearty stews to delicate pastries, each dish is a testament to the region's dedication to quality and authenticity. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a culinary enthusiast, this book will transport you to the heart of the Ardèche and inspire you to create your own masterpieces using the region's rich culinary heritage.

\n Weight: 902g\n
Dimension: 216 x 219 x 25 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781912690299\n \n