In this completely updated and expanded edition of herinternational bestseller, Jancis Robinson, one of the world's mostrespected wine authorities, offers an engaging introduction to theenjoyment of wine.

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Product Details 基本信息 ISBN-13 书号 9780804185592 Author 作者 Thorisson, Mimi Pages Number 页数 304页 Publisher 出版社 Clarkson Potter Publishers Publication Date 出版日期 2014年10月28日 Product Dimensions 商品尺寸 16开 Shipping Weight 商品重量 566g Language 语种 ENG Book Contents 内容简介 With beguiling recipes and sumptuous photography, "A Kitchen in France" transports readers to the French countryside and marks the debut of a captivating new voice in cooking. When Mimi Thorisson and her family moved from Paris to a small town in out-of-the-way Medoc, she did not quite know what was in store for them. She found wonderful ingredients--from local farmers and the neighboring woods--and, most important, time to cook. Her cookbook chronicles the family's seasonal meals and life in an old farmhouse, all photographed by her husband, Oddur. Mimi's convivial recipes--such as Roast Chicken with Herbs and Creme Fraic

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Product Details 基本信息 ISBN-13 书号 9780394721774 Author 作者 Child, Julia Pages Number 页数 648页 Publisher 出版社 Knopf Publishing Group Publication Date 出版日期 1983年09月12日 Product Dimensions 商品尺寸 2.29x1.78x1.78 cm Shipping Weight 商品重量 1079g Language 语种 ENG Book Contents 内容简介 The sequel to the classic "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" Here, from Julia Child and Simone Beck, is the sequel to the cooking classic that has inspired a whole American generation to new standards of culinary taste and artistry. On the principle that "mastering any art is a continuing process," they continued, during the years since the publication of the now-celebrated Volume One, to search out and sample new recipes among the classic dishes and regional specialties of France--cooking, conferring, tasting, revising, perfecting. Out of their discoveries they have made, for Volume Two, a brilliant selection of p

America’s love of wine has spurred a collecting andentertaining phenomenon. Some of America’s most passionate oenophiles have re-invented thewine cellar as an inviting and beautiful part of the home. True collectors love to share their passion, and this book offersa tour of their distinctive cellars. Created with the help of someof the best designers in the field, these rooms blend luxuriousdesign aesthetics with ingenious storage solutions. The thirtystunning spaces featured include a traditional wood cellar finishedwith rich paneling and ornate lighting; a cathedral-like space thatshowcases ironwork inspired by the French Quarter of New Orleans(and has a secret entry from a library inside the house); aninviting living room lined with temperature-controlled wood alcovesbehind insulated glass; and an Old World terra-cotta cellar–withina sprawling entertainment center that includes a wet bar, abilliards table, and a tasting room. Living with Wine reveals the details that make the