The Provence of Alain Ducasse: Recipes, Addresses and Places [Hardcover]

Alain Ducasse (Author), Francois Simon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2001

Alain Ducasse has a grounded obsession, a secret garden, a protected territory - namely, Provence. It's in Provence that he plays around with his ideas and his flavors, and it's Provence that provides him with a place where he can catch his breath. Ducasse is, of course, familiar with all the well-known locations, but in this book he chooses to highlight places off the beaten track, the best markets, wineries, villages, the best terraces to have your aperitif. In each chapter, you will find those addresses and phone numbers for guidance. He even includes many recipes to inspire you in the kitchen. The Provence Of Alain Ducasse explores this legendary region, a place full of charm where you can discover something new every day.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 164 pages
• Publisher: Assouline Publishing (March 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 2843232473
• ISBN-13: 978-2843232473
• Product Dimensions: 12.5 x 9.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,206,312 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars know why you are buying this book, July 16, 2001

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This review is from: The Provence of Alain Ducasse: Recipes, Addresses and Places (Hardcover)

This book is a nice, cute, coffee-table book. It has lovely pictures, text in a font which is difficult to read but looks handwritten, and not much content.

I had hoped to get some significant culinary info for an upcoming trip to Provence, but found this book long on looks and cutesy text but with frustratingly little information. Much better for those trying to figure out how to buy/eat there is "Markets of Provence" and, believe it or not, the Peter Mayle books.

So if you want a nice coffee table book with the name of Mr. Ducasse on the cover, buy it. If you want useful info for planning the culinary part of your trip to Provence (and food in Provence is pretty close to heaven, people), choose another book.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Hardcover Trip to Provence, May 8, 2001

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Rocky Menge (Columbia, SC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Provence of Alain Ducasse: Recipes, Addresses and Places (Hardcover)

As a person who loves Provence I find this book to be a true find! Who cares if you like to cook! The pictures alone will make you want to jump on a plane. The "Stopping Along the Way" section in the back is a superb travel/eating/drinking guide.

Well worth buying whether you have been to Provence many times or can't wait to go!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A pleasure read, March 30, 2001

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This review is from: The Provence of Alain Ducasse: Recipes, Addresses and Places (Hardcover)

What a great book! I felt like I was seeing Provence from my living room, I could smell the flowers, taste the olive oil, and see all the beautiful gardens. I now feel like I can go to Provence, not as a tourist but as an insider. On top of all the gorgeous pictures and delightful text, Alain Ducasse shares all his secrets and recipes from his favorite region of the world. You'll be thrilled with this book!