A delicious memoir about the eight months food writer David McAninch spent in Gascony-a deeply rural region of France virtually untouched by mass tourism-meeting extraordinary characters and eating the best meals of his life.Though hed been a card-carrying Francophile all of his life, David McAninch knew little about Gascony, an ancient region in Southwest France mostly overlooked by Americans. Then an assignment sent him to research a story on duck. After enjoying a string of ric...

'A splendid romp. Vive la France!'Peter Mayle, author of 'A Year in Provence' and many other bestsellers'Mike Buchanan is the best kind of opinionated, middle-aged, middle-class Englishman abroad: the funny kind.'Andy Heslop'If you have a sense of humour, this book will put a big smile on your face. I laughed out loud many times. A refreshing absence of political correctness.'The lovely Maureen PadleyPolitical correctness is a curse of the modern era. This book is not politically correct. ...

**ONE OF THE WALL STREET JOURNAL'S FIVE BEST BOOKS ON WINEJournalist Maximillian Potter uncovers a fascinating plot to destroy the vines of La Romance-Conti, Burgundy's finest and most expensive wine."A rare book that transcends the narrow interests of wine lovers." —The New York Times**In January 2010, Aubert de Villaine, the famed proprietor of the Domaine de la Romance-Conti, the tiny, storied vineyard that produces the most expensive, exquisite...

Take a life-changing journey with a fashion insider through the neighborhoods of Paris—and become the most glamorous girl in town (without even trying).After spending much of her life mining the secrets of La Parisienne, Angie has discovered there are as many ways to be Parisian as there are arrondissements. Find out what Saint Germain women wear, where Canal Saint Martin girls shop and hang out with their friends, the décor tric...

Burgundy is famous for its impressive wines and cuisine as well as for the rich architecture of its buildings, castles, and churches. The region also offers areas of natural beauty with many lakes and forests with good fishing, walking and horseback riding. Wine is the best-known product from the Burgundy region. The gentle landscapes near to the river Loire are close to hillsides covered with vineyards. From north to south, the best wines grow at Chablis, Côteaux de l'Auxerrois, Côte-de-N...

The Loire Valley is famous for its impressive chateaus and wines in its well-known towns that include Orleans, Tours, Chartres and Bourges. Two of the largest and most beautiful examples of French châteaus are Chambord and Chenonceau. To preserve the history and tradition these two châteaus have been bought by the French government and open their doors to tourists year-round. Chenonceau recently celebrated its 500th anniversary (1513 – 2013). TABLE OF CONTENTS: Overview - Culture - Locatio...

A fascinating exploration of our past, present, and future relationship with foodFor the first time in human history, there is food in abundance throughout the world. More people than ever before are now freed of the struggle for daily survival, yet few of us are aware of how food lands on our plates. Behind every meal you eat, there is a story. Hamburgers in Paradise explains how.In this wise and passionate book, Louise Fresco takes readers on an en...

Enjoy your trip to France with the Marseille Travel Guide: Sights, Culture, Food, Shopping & Fun.The Quick Trips to France Series provides key information about the best sights and experiences if you have just a few days to spend in the exciting destination of Marseille.So don't waste time! We give you sharp facts and opinions that are accessible to you quickly when in Marseille. Like the best and most famous sightseeing attractions & fun activities (including Unité d'Habit...

The textile industry was one of the first manufacturing activities to become organized globally, as mechanized production in Europe used cotton from the various colonies. Africa, the least developed of the world’s major regions, is now increasingly engaged in the production of this crop for the global market, and debates about the pros and cons of this trend have intensified.Hanging by a Thread: Cotton, Globalization, and Poverty in Africa illuminates the connections betwe...

The analysis was intended to improve the understanding of where and how GHG emissions arise in Asian aquaculture, whilst highlighting weaknesses in the currently available data. This results of this study will guide future studies on where to improve the data and on how to develop cost-effective ways of improving aquaculture performance and reducing emissions. This report highlights the variation within each farming system at every stage of the three Asian aquaculture systems. The report m...

Oregon and Washington have been leaders in the craft beer boom that began in the 1980s. The number of craft breweries and brewpubs in the U.S. has increased dramatically in recent years--almost 4700 were doing business as of mid-2016. Much of this growth has taken place in the metropolitan areas of Portland and Seattle and in sizable cities like Eugene, Salem, Spokane and Tacoma. Yet many breweries have opened in villages and small towns. The author visits more than three dozen in this exp...