From Library Journal
This is one of the first titles from a new publisher dedicated to making selected European cookbooks available to Americans. Etienne is the chef of a Michelin-starred restaurant in Avignon and a native of Provence, one of the sources of his beloved truffles. He provides a brief guide to truffles (black ones, that is Italian white truffles aren't even mentioned), followed by 90 recipes for all courses of a meal, including desserts such as Truffle Ice Cream. Many of the recipes are classics of French cuisine, although there are some more contemporary ones as well. Katherine Alford's Caviar, Truffles, and Foie Gras (LJ 11/15/01) has a broader scope, and most readers will find it more accessible, but Etienne's book is recommended for professional and other special collections.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
