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French Leave John Burton-Race

French Leave By John Burton-Race

French Leave by John Burton-Race


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Summary

Features 200 family-style recipes.

French Leave Summary

French Leave: Over 100 Irresistible Recipes by John Burton-Race

French Leave, tie-in to the major TV series directed by Pat Llewellyn, who discovered Jamie Oliver and the Two Fat Ladies, follows two-star Michelin chef John Burton Race, his wife, six children and Labrador dog as they escape everyday life in London and head off to rural France to set up home for a year. This warm and witty book, filled with full-colour photographs, seasonally chronicles John Burton Race's return to his culinary roots and his adventures along the way. There are over 100 specially commissioned authentic French country recipes including Asparagus Hollandaise; Pommes Boulangeres; Roast Duck with Prunes and Wild Strawberry Shortcake. For those whose imagination is captured by the TV series or those who simply want to read about a wonderful year of escape in France and enjoy sensational food writing, French Leave will be without doubt, the perfect gift.

French Leave Reviews

'With recipes such as truffled scrambled eggs, pears in honey and thyme and '3000 calories a smell' aligot, you'll pick up the book of the series for its beautiful photographs, but you'll read it for the infecious tales of family life in France', Red .'a gastronomic voyage. Besides musing on French and family life, this hardback is laced with classic French recipes', Time Out .'A delicious read...this book will help you bring a touch of France to your table', Heat .'It's like the Waltons in the Aude - one of those warm-feeling families that you want to be part of', France Magazine .'the must have cookery book', Good Book Guide

About John Burton-Race

John Burton Race was born in Singapore in 1957, the son of a British diplomat, and he spent his formative years travelling the globe, experiencing a multitude of cuisines. His family settled in Hampshire and his journey to create the most beautiful food began then, and encompassed sous chef at Les Manoir Quat' Saisons, Oxford and head chef and manager of Le Petit Blanc, Oxford. In 1986, John opened a restaurant of his own - L'Ortolan, in Berkshire, gaining and maintaining two Michelin stars from 1986 until 2000. From 2000 until 2003 he ran The Landmark restaurant, in London's Landmark Hotel, and reclaimed not one, but two Michelin stars within the first year of trading.

Additional information

GOR001261156
9780091891114
0091891116
French Leave: Over 100 Irresistible Recipes by John Burton-Race
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Ebury Publishing
20030903
304
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Customer Reviews - French Leave