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French Lessons: Adventures with Knife, Fork, and Corkscrew (Revised)
French Lessons: Adventures with Knife, Fork, and Corkscrew (Revised) | Peter Mayle
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Peter Mayle, francophile phenomenon and author of "A Year in Provence," brings another delightful (and delicious) account of the good life, this time exploring the gustatory pleasures to be found throughout France. The French celebrate food and drink more than any other people, and Mayle shows us just how contagious their enthusiasm can be. We visit the Foire aux Escargots. We attend a truly French marathon, where the beverage of choice is Chteau Lafite-Rothschild rather than Gatorade. We search out the most pungent cheese in France, and eavesdrop on a heated debate on the perfect way to prepare an omelet. We even attend a Catholic mass in the village of Richerenches, a sacred event at which thanks are given for the aromatic, mysterious, and breathtakingly expensive black truffle. With Mayle as our inimitably charming guide, we come away with a satisfied smile (if a little hungry) and the compelling desire to book a flight to France at once.
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vivastory
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French Lessons: Adventures with Knife, Fork, and Corkscrew (Revised) | Peter Mayle
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I was browsing the Vintage Books site late last night (insomnia *sigh*) when I came across Peter Mayle. I have yet to read any of his books, but I noticed that he has published several travel books about France, esp Provence. Thought you might be interested @merelybookish

ImperfectCJ I went to an author reading of his in North Carolina long, long ago for the tagged book. I'd never heard of him, and while the book sounded interesting, I never ended up actually reading it.
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vivastory @ImperfectCJ That was the book I first saw on the Vintage site. Travel writing is a gap in my reading but I admit to being intrigued by the descriptions! 1y
merelybookish Thanks for the tag! I remember reading one of his memoirs back in the 90s. I have been reading some French lit but haven't dove much into French travel lit. But I still have a month.😁 Or maybe I should give it to my husband who has been using that Chap AI thing to map all bakeries, restaurants chocolatiers, etc by our hotel. 😅 1y
vivastory @merelybookish That itinerary sounds absolutely delightful! I'll be interested to hear of the highlights (culinary & otherwise) 1y
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keithmalek
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French Lessons: Adventures with Knife, Fork, and Corkscrew (Revised) | Peter Mayle
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TobeyTheScavengerMonk Interesting! I live in an area of rural N.C. that has been transformed by the vineyard industry. 4y
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French Lessons: Adventures with Knife, Fork, and Corkscrew (Revised) | Peter Mayle
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French Lessons: Adventures with Knife, Fork, and Corkscrew (Revised) | Peter Mayle

I tried to make sense of the notes I made the night before. Poor, crumpled, wine stained scraps they were, as usual. I always find it difficult to make intelligible notes when I'm enjoying myself, possibly because my hand is always holding a glass when it should be holding a pen. The result is a series of manic scribbles that have to be translated in the sober light of morning. If only someone would give me a photographic memory for Christmas.

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LibraryCin
LibraryCin
French Lessons: Adventures with Knife, Fork, and Corkscrew (Revised) | Peter Mayle
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I‘m not a foodie, and I‘m sure someone who appreciates food, particularly French food, would get much more out of this. I found most of the food he discussed quite disgusting. I also don‘t drink alcohol, including wine, though I think there was only one chapter on wine (maybe two?). But, he actually is an engaging writer. There were a couple chapters near the end that didn‘t talk about food that I found more interesting.

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