Saveur Cooks Authentic French: Rediscovering the Recipes, Traditions, and Flavors of the World's Greatest Cuisine

Saveur Cooks Authentic French is the triumphant follow-up to the highly acclaimed Saveur Cooks Authentic American. After years of so-called fusion food, tastes have come back to the pure and classicand nothing exemplifies this trend better than the renewed interest in traditional French cuisine. From their very first issue, the editors at Saveur magazine have shared their passion for French food and wine, describing the vivid immediacy of real French cooking in loving detail. Now they take readers off the beaten track and into the kitchens of France to taste the true Mediterranean flavors of Provence, sample the unique farmhouse cooking of Brittany, savor the sumptuous cuisines of Alsace and Burgundy, and discover many more inspiring regional cuisines. Whether interviewing a cheesemaker or accompanying a truffle hunter on his secret rounds, Saveur's editors capture the authentic essence of French food and culture. Featuring award-winning food writing and stunning color photography, Saveur Cooks Authentic French is an unforgettable tour through the abundant culinary glories of France.

Colman Andrews is editor of Saveur and author of Everything on the Table and other cookbooks. He lives in Connecticut.

Dorothy Kalins is editor-in-chief of Saveur and Garden Design magazines. She lives in New York City. Colman Andrews is editor of Saveur and author of Everything on the Table and other cookbooks. He lives in Connecticut.

Christopher Hirsheimer is an executive editor at Saveur. Her photographs have appeared in many books and magazines, including Asian Noodles and Saveur Cooks Authentic American. She lives in Pennsylvania.