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First released in France as Joies de Gastronomie: La Cuisine aux Etoiles, this 1971 American edition offers a lush and comprehensive look at French cuisine as it was celebrated in the early 1970s. Featuring recipes from the greatest chefs in all of France, the book highlights regional cooking with detailed maps, vivid photographs, and easy-to-follow instructions.
Whether you’re an aspiring chef or a devoted food lover, this book is your gateway to learning to cook and eat the French way.
Title: Masterpieces of French Cuisine
Author: Francis Amunategui
Publication Date: 1971
Publisher: Macmillan Company
Format: Hardback (Cloth over boards with sewn binding) with Dust Jacket
Genre: Food & Cooking
Pages: 344 pages
Weight: 4.75 pounds
Language: English
Condition: Wear and tear on dust jacket as shown
Illustrations: Color and black & white photographs and illustrations throughout
Discover the essence of French cuisine in Francis Amunategui's expertly written book. With stunning detail and a focus on the highest standards in French gastronomy, readers are taken on a journey through top restaurants and local delicacies. A must-have for those seeking to fully immerse themselves in French cookery.
If you had to keep just one book on French cookery, this would be it. Masterpieces of French Cuisine not only provides a gateway to the celebrated dishes of France but also stands as a work of art—elegantly presented and encased in a protective sleeve for that extra touch of sophistication.
This 1971 Macmillan American edition comes in its dust jacket with color and black and white photographs throughout, and it belongs on a French cooking shelf. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.
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