Le cognac, dix façons de l'accompagner (French Edition) by Jean Dusaussoy | Éditions de l'Épure

"Cognac, Ten Ways to Enjoy It" by Jean Dusaussoy

Cognac, Ten Ways to Enjoy It is much more than just a recipe book. Jean Dusaussoy offers you a true culinary journey where cognac is celebrated through unique and refined pairings. The aim of this work is to open new perspectives on this exceptional spirit, often confined to "befores" and "afters". Here, cognac takes center stage on the table, finding its way into every dish, from starters to desserts.

A Small Manual of Pairing Knowledge

Jean Dusaussoy has designed this book as a manual of pairing knowledge, highlighting the complexity of matches between cognac and dishes. He explains that these pairings often resemble romantic relationships where one element dominates, or in the best cases, enhances the other. But there are also those magical moments where both protagonists reveal each other, creating a perfect harmony. These moments, rare but precious, are the heart of this work.

The Featured Recipes

In this work, ten renowned chefs and producers were invited to share their creations. Each recipe was tested in workshops to guarantee a unique culinary experience. Here are the ten proposed recipes:

• Ibaïama – by Eric Ospital and Nicolas Magie
• Pâté en croûte – by Arnaud Nicolas
• Truffle Candy – by Thierry and Julien Verrat
• Trout Carpaccio – by Yann Lafond
• Vegetal – by Laurent Pichaureaux
• Salaté – by Yves-Marie Le Bourdonnec
• Wild Duck Pithiviers – by Nobuyuki Akishige
• Cheeses – by Xavier Thuret
• Pastries – by Jacques Genin
• Orangette – by Patrick Roger

A High-Quality Edition

The "Ten Ways to Prepare" collection from Éditions de l'Épure is renowned for the exceptional quality of its works. Each booklet, composed of 24 pages, presents ten original ways to enhance a food item. The book "Cognac, Ten Ways to Enjoy It" is a particularly well-crafted edition, with a choice of fine papers such as mould-made ingres, laid paper, or vellum. The linen thread binding and notebook stitching add a handcrafted touch to this work.

Book Characteristics

• Title: Cognac, Ten Ways to Enjoy It
• Author: Jean Dusaussoy
• Publisher: Éditions de l'Épure
• Collection: Ten Ways to Prepare
• Publication Year: 2022
• Format: 12 x 21.5 cm
• Number of Pages: 24 untrimmed pages
• Binding Type: Notebook stitching with linen thread
• Paper Type: Creative paper (ingres, laid, vellum, stone)
• EAN: 9782352553953
• ISBN: 978-2-35255-395-3
• Made in France

A Culinary Reference

The "Ten Ways to Prepare" collection was proclaimed the Best Series of Cookbooks of the Year 2009 for France by the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards jury. This work is therefore not only a guide for cognac enthusiasts but also a reference for anyone interested in the art of food and spirit pairings.