Sojourn in Gascony: Pleasures of the Palette [Paperback]

Erasmus H Kloman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 25, 1994

Settle yourself in a favorite chair and visit the little-known region of Gascony in southwestern France.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"An American artist and his gourmet cook wife meet the countryside of Gascony and the result - a delight." -- Honorable Henry S. Reuss, former member of Congress

"This book, I found interesting and enjoyable reading about a region of France that deserves to be far better known." -- W. Carter Hoerr, Associate Publisher, La Belle France, The Sophisticated Guide to France

About the Author

Corporate executive and space policy analyst, Erasmus H. Kloman retired in 1985 to pursue his love of art. He has since studied at various Washington area schools and has exhibited in several one-man and group shows. Suzanne is an accomplished gardener and culinary expert; her specialty is French cooking.

Product Details

• Paperback: 95 pages
• Publisher: Hastings House (May 25, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963959638
• ISBN-13: 978-0963959638
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,161,358 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The book extols the joy of renting a French country house., September 16, 1998

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Erasmus H. Kloman (Washington, DC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sojourn in Gascony: Pleasures of the Palette (Paperback)

The book tells how the author and his wife spend three delightful weeks in a rented house in the old province of Gascony where on a clear day they can look out to the Pyrenees on the distant horizon. The book details the everyday pleasure they find in visiting historic sites, outdoor markets, and restaurants in a region blissfully off the beaten track of tourists and even French vacationers. Suzanne Kloman's recipes are interspersed throughout the text along with her useful tips on food shopping and housekeeping. The author's paintings are featured on the book flaps and in a special limited edition ($24.95) on color plates. Anyone seeking respite from the tourist throngs in Provence will find this book of special interest.

2.0 out of 5 stars Could have used more info & a better editor, June 30, 2011

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Dog lover (Washington, DC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sojourn in Gascony: Pleasures of the Palette (Paperback)

I spent most summers of my childhood not to far from where this couple spent a couple of months -- so I was very excited to read this book especially because not much is written about this area -- actually very little! However, when I started to read it -- I was quickly bored -- it was a short and fast read about their stay with very little description about the area, no humor and nothing much to go on if you are interested in the area (how could they not include anything about Armagnac or Foie gras -- the two things the area is international known for?). I am giving it 2 stars because I want more books written about this little known area of France, but this one need a lot more to keep me interested and engaged --sorry!