The beloved author Peter Mayle, champion of all things Provence, here in a final volume of all new writing, offers vivid recollections from his twenty-five years in the South of France--lessons learned, culinary delights enjoyed, and changes observed.

From the smash of a bottle on the side of a new ship to the pop of the cork at a New Year’s Eve party champagne signals celebration, fun, and camaraderie all over the world. Bubbly, as we affectionately call it, is a symbol of luxury and decadence and the go-to drink whenever there is an important toast. This history from Becky Sue Epstein is a celebration of the world’s most celebratory drink.

Here is a wonderful recipe from Patricia Wells THE FRENCH KITCHEN COOKBOOK  that I find ideal for a chilly winter night when you want a substantial dish with rich flavors without slaving over a hot stove.

Ethel and Sara beguile you with recipes and stories from their summer childhoods as they traveled with their respective families from Paris to Provence. In markets, cafés, truck stops, bakeries, bistros, and French family homes, the girls experienced their first taste of France, re-created here through recipes, stories, and photographs.

The farm-to-table tradition lived passionately by Claude Monet has been brought into the 21st century which beckons one to take a culinary journey in Monet's footsteps. The backdrop to the renaissance of the garden are chapters that cover Monet’s lifestyle including French tips for entertaining as well as recipes inspired by his cooking journals and places he visited

Gerry & Joanne Dryansky have  shared a passion for each other and food for nearly 50 years and in Coquilles, Calva & Crème they share the adventure.

It was the 90s and a lady friend from Mar del Plata in Argentina was dying to have dinner at La Tour d’Argent, the internationally acclaimed monument to history and gastronomy. The owner, M. Claude Terrail, didn’t just present food, he made his profession shine.