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Breakfast in Burgundy - A Hungry Irishman in the Belly of France
Raymond Blake
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Summary
“An Under the Tuscan Sun set in fabled Burgundy . . . [a] lyrical, and personal, memoir of falling tangle-footedly in love with a grape, and then a region.” —Rex Pickett, author of Sideways Laced with compelling writing about French food and its ways, Breakfast in Burgundy is part travel memoir, part foodie detective story, and part love song to Raymond’s adopted home. This book tells the story of the Blakes’ decision to buy a house in Burgundy. Raymond describes the moments of despair—such as the water leak that cost a fortune—and the fantastic times too. Blake has admitted to being “fascinated by flavor and how it is created.” Breakfast in Burgundy contains tales from the kitchen, and the answer to the question that begins each day (“What’s for dinner?”) is given ample coverage. The hunt for the best jambon persillé is portrayed in detail. The same diligence is applied to the search for the best Comté cheese; for there’s Comté and there’s Comté—once nibbled, never forgotten. Included are tips on how best to prepare, cook, and serve the various goodies, as well as the story behind the wines (some of the most sought after in the world) that complement the foods, telling of people and places, who made the wine and where it is from—without recourse to tedious technical detail or dry-as-tinder tasting notes. “Blake’s book romps along with pace and energy and provides a giggle on every page; it’s about the food, sure, but the travel snarl-ups, home-reno dramas, and his conversations with wistful winemakers were highlights for me. Loved it!”—Yvonne Lorkin, cofounder and Chief Tasting Officer of WineFriend
Available since: 11/11/2014.
Print length: 225 pages.
