Culinaria France by André Dominé - USED

"This fascinating abundance and complexity did not happen by accident. "Les plaisies de la table." the pleasures of the table, are open to all in France, even those of very modern means. Male or female, left-wing or right-wing, conservative or revolutionary, rich or poor - they all want to enjoy themselves when they sit down to eat. Fame and recognition can come, not only to chefs and winegrowers, but also to bakers and pastry cooks, butchers and poultry breeders, goat herders and cheese masters - not to forget green grocers and fishmongers, or delicatessen and wine shop owners. There is certainly a general agreement all over the country as to what good food is, but the main emphasis has always been on regional specialties since long before the first signs of political decentralization."--BOOK JACKET.