Country French Kitchens

Country French Kitchens Review

Country French Kitchens inspires you how to incorporate organic beauty, local materials and simple but elegant charm, into the heart of the home-the kitchen. This book provides practical strategies for translating authentic Country French style into the kitchens of those living outside the boundaries of France, where farmhouses and rural simplicity generate the most prevalent sentiment for Country French ambiance. Country French Kitchens is an indispensable resource for those seeking the design, architectural and inspirational elements that can only be found across the pond. Explains the fundamentals and philosophy of country French style and how to translate it into your own kitchen. Captions describe products used and how each shot captures the style. Detailed resource section provides contact information for designers, architects, builders, decorative artists, appliance manufacturers, and more.

Country French continues to be one of the most popular design styles.

Chapters Include:

Fundamentals

Style

Joie de Vivre

Texture

Art and Antiques

Carolina Fernandez's writing has appeared in over one hundred published articles and stories, both online and in print media as well as in her first book, Rocket Mom!, numerous anthologies, such as the million-plus bestselling "Chocolate Series" by Kay Allenbaugh. Her advice can be found in her weekly Rocket Mom! Newsletter, which is distributed to thousands of readers in all five continents; in magazine articles, like Parenting and Redbook; and through syndicated columns on the Internet.

The French Country Table: Simple Recipes for Bistro Classics

The French Country Table: Simple Recipes for Bistro Classics Review

The French Country Table: Simple Recipes for Bistro Classics Feature

• ISBN13: 9781849750233
• Condition: New
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Honest, fresh, and satisfying food is the essence of French country cooking—it’s not expensive or complicated and never goes out of style. Included in this irresistible cookbook by Laura Washburn are classic bistro recipes for Soups, such as Soupe au Pistou and French Onion Soup. Appetizers to try include Goat Cheese Tart and Mackerel Pâté. More substantial recipes for Meat dishes are Pork in Cider with Potatoes and Apples; Cassoulet; and Spring Lamb Stew with Vegetables. Simple yet delicious ideas for Poultry and Game include Chicken with Tarragon and Duck Breasts with Peppercorns. Traditional Fish and Seafood dishes include Sole Meunière and Mussels with Fennel, Tomatoes, Garlic, and Saffron.

Vegetarian options include Pumpkin and Rice Gratin and Eggplant, Onion, and Tomato Tian. Great Salads and Side Vegetables include Chicory Salad with Roquefort, Celery, and Walnuts; Baby Leeks with Herb Vinaigrette; and Peas,

Asparagus, and Baby Lettuce. Finish with Sweet Things—Pear and Almond Tart; Chocolate Cream Pots, or Vanilla Orange Soufflé.

• More than 60 deliciously authentic French country recipes from a bestselling author for Ryland Peters & Small.

• Features beautifully evocative photography of the French countryside, markets, and rustic interiors.

Lonely Planet Tahiti & French Polynesia (Country Travel Guide)

Lonely Planet Tahiti & French Polynesia (Country Travel Guide) Review

Nobody knows Tahiti & French Polynesia like Lonely Planet, and our 8th edition offers the best of these island paradises. Whether that's diving in the Tuamotus, floating away the day in Maupiti's lagoon, exploring the market in Pape'ete or hiking in the Marquesas - you decide.

Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.

In This Guide:

No Hype luxury spas and resorts independently rated and reviewed
Dedicated diving chapter located the best sites in these pristine turquoise waters
Expanded coverage of the islands' historic sites and ancient temples