Flavors of Alula (French edition) By Rémy Lucas and the chefs of the FERRANDI Paris school

Discover Flavors of Alula, an exceptional book that celebrates the meeting between the great French cuisine and the culinary riches of Saudi Arabia. This magnificent work, the result of collaboration between Rémy Lucas and the leaders of the prestigious FERRANDI School Paris, invites us to a sensory journey at the heart of a fascinating territory: the Alula Valley.

Located in the northwest of Saudi Arabia, Alula is a mythical region, once crossed by the incense route. Its monumental landscapes, his/her/its/their lush oases and its Nabataean remains testify to a millennial past. Classified to the UNESCO World Heritage., this valley is home to more than 100 graves carved in sandstone, archaeological treasures of rare beauty.

This exceptional culinary book offers a unique experience: exploring the culture and history of Alula through the gastronomy. Published on the occasion of the annual festival Winter at Tantora, he pays tribute to the local flavors, to the Spices and to the iconic ingredients of this majestic region.

The leaders of FERRANDI Paris, a global reference forCulinary education, imagined 30 exclusive recipes : refined appetizers, signature dishes, inspired desserts, and aromatic drinks. These creations combine French techniques and products from Saudi Arabia, for a unprecedented culinary fusion.

Each recipe is accompanied by sumptuous photographs, they are true works of art that enhance the dishes and landscapes of Alula. The reader is transported into a universe where the visual beauty rivals the richness of taste.

The immersive texts by Rémy Lucas and the contributions of FERRANDI School Paris tell the story and culinary traditions of the region: the origin of the products, , ancestral cooking methods, , the transmitted know-how for generations.

Flavors of Alula is much more than a cookbook: it is a tribute to Arab culture, a meeting between two culinary civilizations, and a invitation to travel. His/Her/Its large hardcover and his/her/its luxurious print quality make one of it collection book, ideal for enthusiasts of gastronomy, travel, and photography.

🟣 About the authors

Rémy Lucas is a consultant and author specializing in culinary arts and luxury hospitality.
FERRANDI Paris, founded in 1920, is one of the largest culinary schools in Europe, renowned for its excellent training and culinary creativity.

🟣 Characteristics

• Title : Flavors of Alula

• Author(s) : Rémy Lucas & FERRANDI Paris

• Editor : Rizzoli FR

• Collection : Rizzoli NY

• Publication date : March 4, 2020

• Format : Connected

• Language : French

• ISBN : 978-0-8478-6835-3

• EAN13 : 9780847868353

• Number of pages : 127

• Dimensions : 36.9 × 28 × 2.7 cm

• Weight : 2136 g