A Taste of Provence: Classic Recipes from the South of France
Farm-to-Table French Cuisine Health-Conscious Cooking Mediterranean Cooking Regional Cookbooks Illustrated Cookbooks Food & Travel 1980s Nostalgia
A Taste of Provence: Classic Recipes from the South of France is the 1987 hardcover cookbook that instantly transports home cooks to sun-drenched Provençal markets and lavender-scented kitchens. Leslie Forbes’ 160-page volume pairs easy-to-follow traditional recipes with her own lush watercolors and sketches, so every dish—be it bouillabaisse, tapenade, or a simple herbed goat-cheese tart—comes with a visual taste of the region. The result is a collectible, gift-worthy blend of art book and kitchen manual that captures the relaxed, health-minded Mediterranean spirit long before “farm-to-table” became a buzzword.
What makes this copy special is its pristine, collector-grade condition: crisp, unmarked pages, no dog-eared corners, and a tight, square binding wrapped in the original dust jacket. Because it is neither ex-library nor inscribed, it reads like new yet carries the nostalgic charm of an ’80s first edition. Fans of French cuisine, vintage cookbook collectors, and anyone hunting for authentic, time-tested Provençal flavors will find this edition both a practical cooking companion and an elegant shelf-showpiece.
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