A must for those who are planning on doing some cooking while in France. The book provides recipes and tips when shopping at the local fresh markets. In the back of the book there is a glossary including herbs and spices in English and their equivalent name in French. Also included are French phrases you might use while at the market. There is a conversion chart for measuring in metric along with a section called Restaurants and Places of Interest. The writer visited a different market every day of the week. Starting on Monday and ending on Sunday in l’Isle-sur-la-sorgue, one of my favorite markets.

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Product Description

Tour the markets of seven towns while exploring the role of the market in Provencal life, plus receive dozens of insider tips as the authors focus on food, present information on regional and seasonal specialties (with recipes in every chapter), wines, restaurants, and picnic spots.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #500970 in Books
• Published on: 1996-04-19
• Released on: 1996-03-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 144 pages

Review
This seven-day tour through the markets of Provence in France shares the authors' personal recommendations for what to see and where to eat, plus provides recipes and insights on local cuisine. Plenty of vivid color photos of market scenes accompany a blend of travelogue and culinary title which focuses on the cuisine of Southern France. -- Midwest Book Review

From the Publisher
Tour the markets of seven towns while exploring the role of the market in Provencal life, plus receive dozens of insider tips as the authors focus on food, present information on regional and seasonal specialties (with recipes in every chapter), wines, restaurants, and picnic spots.

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Customer Reviews

Absolutely marvelous!
My cousin and I just returned from a 9-day trip to Southern France. Our highlights can all be found in this wonderful book. We met Henri Tomas and taste-tested and approved the Galette specialty of the house; taste-tested and brought back many bottles of wine from Chateau La Canorgue. We followed the suggestions and pretty much made the rounds to all of the sites. Our last evening in Provence, we sampled the goat cheese, bread from Henri Tomas' patisserie and the wine...we added our own Picheline olives and fresh market tomatoes to make our meal complete...what a last supper to have in France. Joy of Life, Indeed!!!!!! Thanks for making our trip a 10++++++.

you can almost smell the lavender
This excellent book was in the kitchen of a house we rented a couple of years ago in Caromb, northeast of Avignon. Not only were the lists of daily markets invaluable, but the recipe for quails with spring onions on tapenade-covered croutons, for example, allowed us to make good use of local products. (With all those fabulous tapenades available at market, I did not make my own, as the recipe suggests.) Patricia Wells's introduction reminds you of her own invaluable guides to food throughout France, and her inspiration and influence are apparent throughout the book -- the level of knowledge, enthusiasm, and appreciation for the wonders of Provençal food is engaging and contagious. The illustrations remind you of places you've been away from too long and get the juices flowing for a return visit for markets you missed the last time.

Perfect For Trips Or Just Some Dreaming...........
If you or anyone you know plans a trip to Provence, make sure this book goes too! It is an excellent guide to the wonderful Provencal outdoor markets. If you want to experience Provence at its finest, this is one of the very best guide.

Full of gorgeous color photos, this is a beautiful as well as helpful book. After the trip, it is wonderful to go through the book again and savor all of the great memories. For the finest produce, cheese and other delights of the South, this book is a must have!