| The Magic of Provence: Pleasures of Southern France Contributor(s): Lenard, Yvone (Author) |
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ISBN: 0767906829 ISBN-13: 9780767906821 Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY) OUR PRICE: $18.05 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2001 Annotation: When Yvone Lenard returned to her native France and purchased a house in a hilltop village of Provence, she found an enchanted world of food, wines, and unusual adventures. Told with Lenard's understanding of the French culture, this memoir has ways to recreate the magic of the region's way of life including recipes for food, drinks and tips for entertaining in the Provencal style. Illustrations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | Europe - France - Cooking | Regional & Ethnic - French - Travel | Essays & Travelogues |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 00068075 |
| Physical Information: 0.86" H x 5.42" W x 8" (0.60 lbs) 320 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - French - Cultural Region - Western Europe |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: When Yvone Lenard returned to her native France and purchased a house in a hilltop village of Provence, an enchanted world of food, wines, and unusual adventures-including chicken rustling, flirtatious advances from neighbors, and a s ance-opened up before her. This is her account of the spell cast on her by Provence, from her first morning's visit by a charming prince bearing a jug of the village's vin rose to the growth of her friendship with a duchess in the local chateau. Lenard shares tales of travels to St. Tropez and visits from American friends who find unexpected romance and magic in Provence. Told with verve, wit, and Lenard's deep understanding of the French language and culture, this memoir includes tales of others who have been drawn to the region, including Vincent van Gogh, Brigitte Bardot, and Princess Caroline of Monaco. Ways to re-create the magic of the region's sensuous way of life include recipes for food and drinks, as well as tips for entertaining in the Proven al style. |