Tour de France of Fruits and Vegetables: History, Culture, Recipes (French Edition) by Noémie Vialard

With Tour de France of fruits and vegetables, , Noémie Vialard invites us to explore differently the French culinary heritage. This richly illustrated book highlights more than 100 iconic or lesser-known varieties which make up the diversity and richness of our regions.

You are probably familiar with the Plougastel strawberry, the Espelette pepper or even the Menton lemon. But this book will also introduce you to forgotten treasures such as theValencia eggplant, "the"Rouget de Sernhac apricot, the Tours celery or the gherkin from Bourbonne-les-Bains.

Each fruit and vegetable is presented through:

• sound story and the cultural anecdotes associated with it,

• his/her/their biological characteristics and its cultivation methods,

• his/her/their Culinary uses and gastronomic,

• and especially the unpublished recipes and delicious to savor them.

The book also highlights the passionate men and women who cultivate these varieties and fight to preserve their authenticity in the face of food standardization.

This book is both a culinary guide, a travelogue and a A dive into the agricultural history of France. Illustrated with inspiring photographs, it will appeal to curious gourmets as well as heritage enthusiasts and biodiversity advocates.

One beautiful reference book to (re)discover the richness of French terroirs and enhance your meals with exceptional products.

Book features

• Title : Tour de France of Fruits and Vegetables: History, Culture, Recipes

• Author Noémie Vialard

• Editor : Delachaux et Niestlé

• Publication date October 27, 2023

• Format : Paperback

• Number of pages : 256

• Dimensions : 28.6 x 22.1 x 2.6 cm

• Weight : 1172 g

• Language : French

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• ISBN : 978-2-603-02996-1