Synopsis
There is more than a slight malaise in the air these days about French food and cooking. While the rest of the world delights in the intricacies of molecular gastronomy, in France the years of worship at the temple of the great god Michelin seem to have blinded them to change and evolution. Why is this? What is it about the French that causes them to be so blinkered about their food? Plats du Jour is an attempt to answer that question, as William Black explores the highways and byways of French cooking. Taking as his starting point the great tradition of French food, William tackles years of received wisdom and parochial food snobbery head on, though with his mind (and his mouth) firmly open... He eats tête de veau and fried cow’s udder with his French wife’s family near Orléans. He samples the dubious (and illegal) delights of ortolan in the south west and has the most painfully disappointing gastronomic experience of his life. He combs the beaches of Brittany for seafood and is chased away from a festival by an enraged Basque villager. His dedication to the culinary cause knows few bounds. Plats du Jour is a book which the French aren't going to like very much. That said, it's a highly entertaining and irreverent look at the world's greatest culinary tradition which will be required reading for anyone with an interest in food and cooking...
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
William Black is the author of Al Dente and the co-author with Sophie Grigson of several bestselling books: Fish, Organic and Travels à la Carte. He was the winner of the Glenfiddich award for his television program A Question of Taste and he has sourced ingredients (fish in particular) for many of the UK’s finest restaurants.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Plats du Jour
Stock Image
Plats du Jour
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR004990163
Buy Used
US$ 5.85
US$ 7.46 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 3 available
Stock Image
Plats du Jour
Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780593056400
Buy Used
US$ 4.73
US$ 9.30 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
Plats du Jour
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Plats du Jour This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 7719-9780593056400
Buy Used
US$ 8.30
US$ 6.65 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 2 available
Seller Image
Plats du Jour
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Seller Inventory # wbs8696130046
Buy Used
US$ 6.20
US$ 10.73 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Plats Du Jour
Published by
Bantam Press, London, 2007
ISBN 10: 059305640X
ISBN 13: 9780593056400
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Song of Sixpence, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Seller rating 2 out of 5 stars
Hard Cover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. First Edition. As new,unread mint condition 1st hardback edition with as new,unclipped and bright dustwrapper which has been in a protective cover since purchase. Seller Inventory # 000557
Buy Used
US$ 13.18
US$ 11.80 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Plats du Jour
Seller: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Seller Inventory # mon0003070740
Seller Image
Plats du Jour
Published by
Bantam Press, 2007
ISBN 10: 059305640X
ISBN 13: 9780593056400
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Michael Moons Bookshop, PBFA, Whitehaven, CUMBR, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 1st edition, 2007. Original pictorial dustjacket fine. Blue cloth as new. Pages very clean & tight. No inscriptions. 306 pages. Seller Inventory # ABE-16357039337
Buy Used
US$ 9.61
US$ 18.66 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Plats du Jour
Seller: De Boeken van Wouter, Amsterdam, NEDER, Netherlands
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Please note: below is a general description of how we classify our condition types. If you would like a closer look or have any specific questions, please feel free to send us a message, and we will gladly check it for you. Condition descriptions: UsedlikeNew: Barely any signs of use, almost like new. UsedGood: May show some light signs of use, such as slight discoloration or a name written on the front endpaper, but generally no markings or notes in the text. UsedAcceptable: Book in acceptable condition. May show signs of use, such as some discoloration, reading creases in the spine, underlining, notes, slight dirt on edges, dog-eared pages, or a bent spine. New: Book is new. ZB 28-1 210320. Seller Inventory # 9780593056400
Buy Used
US$ 9.52
US$ 52.31 shipping
Ships from Netherlands to U.S.A.
Ships from Netherlands to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available