The Farm of La Ruchotte (bilingual edition French-English) by Fred Ménager & Jacky Durand

The Farm of La Ruchotte is much more than just a farm. Located in the heart of Burgundy, this unique farm is the result of the passionate work of Fred Ménager. Together with writer Jacky Durand, they tell the story of this exceptional place, where tradition and innovation meet to offer products of the highest quality.

The book is richly illustrated with photographs by Laurent Dupont, capturing the very essence of life at The Farm of La Ruchotte. Through its pages, you will discover the secrets of traditional farming, environmentally respectful cultivation, and local gastronomy.

Fred Ménager settled in this Burgundian farm in 2002, where he launched an ambitious project: to raise everything he offers at his guest table. Drawing on his experience with the famous Alain Chapel, Fred Ménager perfected his culinary art by placing paramount importance on the quality of the products.

In this book, Jacky Durand and Fred Ménager share their anecdotes, challenges, and successes, making this book a captivating read for all nature and gastronomy lovers. You will also find nearly 150 recipes, ranging from classics like vol-au-vent à la bourgeoise and pâté en croûte, to more original dishes like crayfish bisque and chicken ravioli.

Immerse yourself in the world of The Farm of La Ruchotte and discover a unique approach to agriculture and gastronomy, told with passion and illustrated with talent. This book is a true treasure for all who love good food and nature.

Author Biography

Jacky Durand is a reporter and culinary columnist at Libération where he publishes "Tu mitonnes" every Thursday and stories about food and drink in the Saturday Food pages. When not working, he follows café conversations, strolls in the city or countryside, forages, and cooks with minimal ingredients. He is the author of numerous works about local produce, and in 2019, his novel "Le cahier de recettes" (Stock) met with great success.

Photographer and art historian Laurent Dupont has conducted various reports at the Lutetia Hotel, Fauchon, Patrick Roger, the Maison du Chocolat, and the leather goods maker Moynat. He also works with the Robert Klein Gallery (Boston) as an associate correspondent for Europe. Passionate about cooking and gastronomy, he published "Le Prolongement du geste" (Éditions Keribus) in October 2014 and "Alexandre Couillon. Marine et végétale" (Éditions de l’Épure) in 2016.

Book Features:

• Year of publication: 2024
• Publisher: Les Éditions de l'Epure
• Made in France
• EAN: 9782352554301
• ISBN: 978-2-35255-430-1
• Format: 17 x 24 cm
• Number of pages: 256
• Number of recipes: 150
• Weight: 700 grams
• Language: bilingual French/English edition