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Rick Stein's French Odyssey is a delightful culinary journey through France, capturing the essence of French cuisine. Rick Stein embarks on a gastronomic adventure along the canals of Southern France, exploring regional dishes and sharing his passion for rich, diverse flavours. The book combines travel experiences with enticing recipes, offering readers an inspiring blend of culture and culinary exploration.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a food lover intrigued by the rich culinary traditions of France. Rick Stein's journey through the French countryside offers both classic and lesser-known recipes, enhanced by delightful storytelling and stunning photographs. If you appreciate cultural explorations presented through the lens of exquisite cuisine, this book is likely to appeal to you.

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Rick Stein's French Odyssey

Explores French culinary tradition. Beginning with a diary of the author's trip and then divided into 6 chapters, with recipes at the back, this book is illustrated throughout with food and location shots. With over 100 recipes, the author's gastro-tour will motivate every reader to try French cooking again and again.

Over 100 new recipes inspired by the flavour of France

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Inspired by his gastronomic journey through the idyllic waterways of Southern France, Rick Stein's French Odyssey explores French culinary tradition — perfect for aspiring cooks everywhere.

Beginning with a diary of his trip and then divided into six chapters, with classic recipes at the back, the book is illustrated throughout with stunning food and location shots. Rick's culinary tour on an ancient barge takes him along the Canal du Midi from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean. His final destination is a little restaurant near Marseilles where several years ago he had the best seafood lunch imaginable.

Along the way, he samples regional foods from country stew in Castelsarrasin to the Montagne Noire hams of Castelnaudary. Further south, he stops over in the Languedoc wine region and samples local delicacies before heading towards Marseilles via the Canal du Rhône.

With over 100 recipes, Rick's gastro-tour will motivate every reader to try French cooking again and again.

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Rick Stein's French Odyssey is highly praised for its delicious recipes and serves as an excellent reminder of the richness of French cuisine. It is especially recommended for fish enthusiasts, with recipes noted for their attention to detail and clarity.

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ISBN: 9780563522133

Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 September 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: BBC Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 221.0mm

Height: 283.0mm

Weight: 1143g

Pages: 216

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About the Author

Rick Stein's passion for using good quality local produce and his talent for creating delicious flavour combinations in his books and restaurants have won him a host of awards, accolades and fans. As well as presenting a number of television series, he has published many best-selling cookery books, including Mediterranean Escapes, Coast to Coast, Far Eastern Odyssey and Rick Stein's Spain. Rick is a firm supporter of sustainable farming and fishing techniques, which he strives to maintain in Padstow, Cornwall, where he runs four acclaimed restaurants and a seafood cookery school, as well as a delicatessen and patisserie. In 2003 Rick was awarded an OBE for services to West Country tourism. He divides his time between Padstow and Australia, where he opened a restaurant, Rick Stein at Bannister's, in 2009.

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