The Food and Wine of France

Eating and Drinking from Champagne to Provence

De: Edward Behr

Narrado por: Graham Halstead

In The Food and Wine of France, influential food writer Edward Behr investigates French cuisine and what it means, in encounters from Champagne to Provence. He tells the stories of French artisans and chefs who continue to work at the highest level.

Many people in and out of France have noted for a long time the slow retreat of French cuisine, concerned that it is losing its important place in the country's culture and in the world culture of food. And yet, as Behr writes, good French food remains very, very delicious. No cuisine is better. The sensuousness is overt. French cooking is generous, both obvious and subtle, simple and complex, rustic and utterly refined. A lot of recent inventive food by comparison is wildly abstract and austere. In the tradition of great food writers, Behr seeks out the best of French food and wine. He shows not only that it is as relevant as ever, but he also challenges us to see that it might become the world's next cutting-edge cuisine.

The Food and Wine of France is a remarkable journey of discovery. It is also an investigation into why classical French food is so extraordinarily delicious - and why it will endure.

©2016 Edward Behr (P)2016 Tantor

Reseñas de la Crítica

"[An] extended love letter to French food and wine.... Behr makes a strong case for the ongoing international relevance of French cuisine.... A solid education in France's diverse terroir and culinary methodology." ( Publishers Weekly)

"Graham Halstead's resonant narration brings out the rich diversity of different regions and dishes in this comprehensive exploration of French cuisine.... Halstead conveys how deeply the French foods and wines he discusses are entrenched in each region's setting and history, making for a delectable and illuminating listening experience. " ( AudioFile)

Omission of pinot noir is unforgivable

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Not a waste of time, but left much to be desired. How can one not mention pinot noir.

Have you listened to any of Graham Halstead’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

First time for me to listen to Mr. Halstead, he is one of the best readers I've heard.

Any additional comments?

I was disappointed with the omission of pinot noir wines.