The Food and Flavours of Haute Provence

by Georgeanne Brennan, Patricia Wells (Foreword), Jeffrey Fisher (Illustrator)

In this new classic cookbook, Georgeanne Brennan takes us on an intimate journey to the land of her culinary inspiration. Haute Provence, the hidden heart of the Midi, is the last bastion of the old French way of culinary life. Here Brennan offers a loving homage to this special region, a rich tapestry of personal stories and delicious recipes, including such savory dishes as Leg of Lamb in Crust of Herbes de Provence, Braised Greens and Black Olives, Beef Daube with Dried Cepes, Belgian Endive and Mache Salad, Soupe au Pistou, and tempting desserts such as Tarte Tatin of Brandied Pears. An exquisite cookbook as well as a transporting memoir, The Food and Flavors of Haute Provence is perfect for all who long for the rustic pleasures of the South of France.

Genres: Cookbooks, Nonfiction

319 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1997

About the author

Georgeanne Brennan, born and raised in Southern California, is the author of the James Beard Award winning cookbook, The Food and Flavors of Haute Provence, and the International Association of Culinary Professionals award for her book, Aperitif, among numerous others, including her best-selling memoir, A Pig in Provence, about her years raising goats and pigs and making cheese in France in the 1970s. She’s divided her life for many years between her modest home in Provence, where she learned to make French style aperitifs, and a small farm in Winters, CA. She co-founded the pioneering seed company, Le Marche Seeds International, an important source for emerging organic market growers, in the 1980s. In the 1990s she conducted week-long Culinary Vacations in Provence. In 2014 she founded the on-line store lavierustic.com. She and her work have been featured in numerous publications including the New York Times, Food and Wine Magazine, InStyle, Vogue and many others. She has a bachelor’s degree in History and English from San Diego State University and master’s degree in History from UC San Diego.

Reviews

[William]

I have a dog eared copy in my kitchen.
It's full of food stains too.
These are the marks of a good cookbook.
Just thumbing through the recipes can cheer you up.
This book is Georgeanne Brennan at her best.