A Table in the Tarn: Living, Eating and Cooking in Rural France (Hardcover)

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Who among us has not dreamed of leaving the rat race behind to follow our heart's desire--and who among us has actually taken that leap of faith? Orlando Murrin, a former journalist and cook, did exactly that when he gave up his life in London to open a gourmet bed-and-breakfast with his partner in southwestern France.

 

A Table in the Tarn is Murrin's intimate account of how he painstakingly transformed the simple 19th-century Manoir de Raynaudes into a celebrated gastronomic destination. Beautifully written and photographed, this cookbook and food memoir includes more than 80 recipes for the Anglo-French dishes that have brought the Manoir acclaim, along with tales of the extraordinary people and gorgeous countryside of the unspoiled Tarn Valley.

 

A feast for food lovers and Francophiles alike, A Table in the Tarn is a truly evocative story of life in a rural paradise.

About the Author

Orlando Murrin was the editor of BBC Good Food Magazine, launched the English magazine Olive, and was a writer for Cosmopolitan. He is the author of numerous cookbooks, including the bestseller No Cook Cookbook. He lives in the Tarn Valley and runs the Manoir de Raynaudes.

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Product Details Hardcover: 256 pages Publisher: Stewart, Tabori & Chang (March 1, 2009) Language: English ISBN-10: 1584797622 ISBN-13: 978-1584797623 Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.8 x 1.2 inches Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #119,918 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in this category: (What's this?) #98 in  Books > Cooking, Food & Wine > Regional & International > European > French

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful: 3.0 out of 5 stars Would love to stay, July 1, 2009 By  Laura Ellis (Dothan, Alabama) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    A Table in the Tarn is a lovely book about how a couple of British gentlemen bought a farmhouse and transformed it into a gourmand's getaway. The text of that procedure is good, though not terribly inspiring. The recipes, too, are servicable but not great. I was hoping for something more lively, personable, and found the text somewhat aloof and stand-offish. The photographs are good, and the place looks inviting. I'd love to go and stay there. But then I'd love to go anywhere in southern France! 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Whisk me away, June 8, 2009 By  Francophile "in Tennessee" - See all my reviews I just picked up this volume and have not been able to put it down. I love cookbooks that tell stories, even the day to day living. The way this book presents the story and the recipes is exquisite. From the manner in which the stories are told I feel like I have arrived in Southern France. The writer is charming and witty. I have not had a chance to try the recipes but they all look delicious, easy to prepare and ingredients that are not obscure. I'm always a sucker for good rural cooking and this book does not disappoint. 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Good Bones, March 22, 2009 By  Sue Aran (Ayzieu, France) - See all my reviews I didn't realize A Table in the Tarn was solely about Le Manoir de Raynaudes, and the "lining, eating and cooking" revolved around this particular establishment in rural France, so I was somewhat disappointed, my mistake. That being said, I thought the presentation was very well done, the photography lovely and the recipes, a few of which I've tried already are superb. I would have preferred more meat on the bones to satisfy my tastes. I have read just about every book I can get my hands on about living, eating and cooking in rural France because I have spent the last 4 years renovating a house in rural France and plan to move there next year. I would definitely recommend this book for the recipes, but not for any insight into real day to day living.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful Foodie read This is a cute book about Londoners who renovated a Bed and Breakfast . The recipe reviewed in the late Gourmet for Cheese Bread is very delicious. Published 29 days ago by CDHiebel 5.0 out of 5 stars a really good read. I loved this book from beginning to end. Tried a couple of the recipes and bought a second copy for a cooking loving friend for Christmas. Read more Published 2 months ago by Janet L. Archer 4.0 out of 5 stars Travel to the South of France without ever leaving your chair Books provide a form of escape unlike any other. For those of you whose favorite mode of transport are travel and food writing books,//A Table in the Tarn//by Orlando Murrin... Read more Published 3 months ago by Sacramento Book Review 4.0 out of 5 stars Love this book I have really been enjoying this book. It is well written and I have had a chance to make several recipes, all of which I would repeat. Read more Published 3 months ago by S. Larson 5.0 out of 5 stars Provides recipes of over 80 dishes When author Orlando Murrin decided to leave his London world and open a small guest-house with his partner in rural southwest France, he was taking on a huge project and a huge... Read more Published 5 months ago by Midwest Book Review 5.0 out of 5 stars Just buy it! I just got the book today and I'm half way through reading it and I must say, it's rare for me! What a most interesting book. On openning a B and B. The photos are so good. Read more Published 8 months ago by J. Campbell Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Stewart, Tabori & Chang (March 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584797622
• ISBN-13: 978-1584797623
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #119,918 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Would love to stay, July 1, 2009

By	Laura Ellis (Dothan, Alabama) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A Table in the Tarn is a lovely book about how a couple of British gentlemen bought a farmhouse and transformed it into a gourmand's getaway. The text of that procedure is good, though not terribly inspiring. The recipes, too, are servicable but not great.

I was hoping for something more lively, personable, and found the text somewhat aloof and stand-offish.

The photographs are good, and the place looks inviting. I'd love to go and stay there. But then I'd love to go anywhere in southern France!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Whisk me away, June 8, 2009

By	Francophile "in Tennessee" - See all my reviews

I just picked up this volume and have not been able to put it down. I love cookbooks that tell stories, even the day to day living. The way this book presents the story and the recipes is exquisite. From the manner in which the stories are told I feel like I have arrived in Southern France. The writer is charming and witty. I have not had a chance to try the recipes but they all look delicious, easy to prepare and ingredients that are not obscure. I'm always a sucker for good rural cooking and this book does not disappoint.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Bones, March 22, 2009

By	Sue Aran (Ayzieu, France) - See all my reviews

I didn't realize A Table in the Tarn was solely about Le Manoir de Raynaudes, and the "lining, eating and cooking" revolved around this particular establishment in rural France, so I was somewhat disappointed, my mistake. That being said, I thought the presentation was very well done, the photography lovely and the recipes, a few of which I've tried already are superb. I would have preferred more meat on the bones to satisfy my tastes. I have read just about every book I can get my hands on about living, eating and cooking in rural France because I have spent the last 4 years renovating a house in rural France and plan to move there next year. I would definitely recommend this book for the recipes, but not for any insight into real day to day living.