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Release Year
2019
ISBN
9781631525490
Book Title
Searching for Family and Traditions at the French Table, Book One (Champagne, Alsace, Lorraine, and Paris Regions) : Savoring the Olde Ways Series: Book One
Book Series
The Savoring the Olde Ways Ser.
Publisher
She Writes Press
Item Length
8.5 in
Publication Year
2019
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Author
Carole Bumpus
Genre
Travel, Cooking, Biography & Autobiography
Topic
Regional & Ethnic / French, Personal Memoirs, General
Item Width
5.5 in
Number of Pages
264 Pages

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Publisher
She Writes Press
ISBN-10
1631525492
ISBN-13
9781631525490
eBay Product ID (ePID)
23038669355

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Book Title
Searching for Family and Traditions at the French Table, Book One (Champagne, Alsace, Lorraine, and Paris Regions) : Savoring the Olde Ways Series: Book One
Number of Pages
264 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2019
Topic
Regional & Ethnic / French, Personal Memoirs, General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Travel, Cooking, Biography & Autobiography
Author
Carole Bumpus
Book Series
The Savoring the Olde Ways Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

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Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.5 in

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LCCN
2019-933968
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"Both a regional history and a cooking memoir, this is even more than the sum of its parts, and a celebration of living life every moment. Francophiles, history fans, and foodies will love this book."-- Booklist ". . . engaging. . . . Bumpus's writing is perspicuous and economical. . . . The recipes, too, are enticing and detailed, and the book as a whole should appeal to Francophiles and ambitious cooks. A culinary adventure that's enhanced by familial and regional histories." -- Kirkus Reviews "The book is peppered with descriptions of regional and family dishes . . . and is a wonderful ride through four regions of France, generating great excitement for its follow-up."-- Foreword Reviews "Mouth-wateringly delicious, evocative, and utterly charming."--French Book Worm, on Good Life France.com"These are stories of history and change, of cherishing traditions partly because of the sense that they may not continue forever, making them even more precious and Bumpus's recording of them even more vital. . . ."--Jeannette Ferrary, author of MFK Fisher and Me: A Memoir of Food and Friendship "Carole's enthusiasm for the region's people, history and culinary traditions leaps from the pages in this down-to-earth exploration of north-eastern France. Pull up a chair, pour yourself a glass of wine and dig in!"--Fiona Valpy, author of The French for Love "This is a gem of a book for foodies, francophiles and lovers of storytelling. Carole Bumpus is an insightful and gracious guest."--Patricia Sands, author of the bestselling Love in Provence series"In a carefully constructed itinerary, and with notebook in hand, Carole visits with local families who recount how traditional French dishes have been woven into their everyday lives and upbringings. . . . This book is chock-full of details and foodie inspiration and gives the reader intimate insight into French home-cooking traditions."--Belle Provence Travels, 2020 International Book Awards, Finalist in Cookbook: International 2020 IPPY Awards Silver Winner in Best Regional Non-Fiction--Europe 2020 International Book Awards Finalist in Cookbook: International 2019 Chanticleer I & I Book Awards for Instruction and Insight Finalist "Both a regional history and a cooking memoir, this is even more than the sum of its parts, and a celebration of living life every moment. Francophiles, history fans, and foodies will love this book."-- Booklist ". . . engaging. . . . Bumpus's writing is perspicuous and economical. . . . The recipes, too, are enticing and detailed, and the book as a whole should appeal to Francophiles and ambitious cooks. A culinary adventure that's enhanced by familial and regional histories." -- Kirkus Reviews "The book is peppered with descriptions of regional and family dishes . . . and is a wonderful ride through four regions of France, generating great excitement for its follow-up."-- Foreword Reviews "Mouth-wateringly delicious, evocative, and utterly charming."--French Book Worm, on Good Life France.com"These are stories of history and change, of cherishing traditions partly because of the sense that they may not continue forever, making them even more precious and Bumpus's recording of them even more vital. . . ."--Jeannette Ferrary, author of MFK Fisher and Me: A Memoir of Food and Friendship "Carole's enthusiasm for the region's people, history and culinary traditions leaps from the pages in this down-to-earth exploration of north-eastern France. Pull up a chair, pour yourself a glass of wine and dig in!"--Fiona Valpy, author of The French for Love "This is a gem of a book for foodies, francophiles and lovers of storytelling. Carole Bumpus is an insightful and gracious guest."--Patricia Sands, author of the bestselling Love in Provence series"In a carefully constructed itinerary, and with notebook in hand, Carole visits with local families who recount how traditional French dishes have been woven into their everyday lives and upbringings. . . . This book is chock-full of details and foodie inspiration and gives the reader intimate insight into French home-cooking traditions."--Belle Provence Travels"This book is a gem . . . . If food, France, history, and culture interest you, then don't miss this book that perfectly combines all of these and more."-- The French Village Diaries "Warning: Do not read this book if you are hungry or within reach of a credit card. You will end up cooking (and eating) all of the included recipes, or buying a ticket for the next flight to France, or both--all while devouring this book. Because, much like the dishes and stories she describes, Carole Bumpus's writing is simply delectable."-- Pink Pangea, 2019 Chanticleer I & I Book Awards for Instruction and Insight Semi-Finalist "Both a regional history and a cooking memoir, this is even more than the sum of its parts, and a celebration of living life every moment. Francophiles, history fans, and foodies will love this book."-- Booklist ". . . engaging. . . . Bumpus's writing is perspicuous and economical. . . . The recipes, too, are enticing and detailed, and the book as a whole should appeal to Francophiles and ambitious cooks. A culinary adventure that's enhanced by familial and regional histories." -- Kirkus Reviews "The book is peppered with descriptions of regional and family dishes . . . and is a wonderful ride through four regions of France, generating great excitement for its follow-up."-- Foreword Reviews "Mouth-wateringly delicious, evocative, and utterly charming."--French Book Worm, on Good Life France.com"These are stories of history and change, of cherishing traditions partly because of the sense that they may not continue forever, making them even more precious and Bumpus's recording of them even more vital. . . ."--Jeannette Ferrary, author of MFK Fisher and Me: A Memoir of Food and Friendship "Carole's enthusiasm for the region's people, history and culinary traditions leaps from the pages in this down-to-earth exploration of north-eastern France. Pull up a chair, pour yourself a glass of wine and dig in!"--Fiona Valpy, author of The French for Love "This is a gem of a book for foodies, francophiles and lovers of storytelling. Carole Bumpus is an insightful and gracious guest."--Patricia Sands, author of the bestselling Love in Provence series"In a carefully constructed itinerary, and with notebook in hand, Carole visits with local families who recount how traditional French dishes have been woven into their everyday lives and upbringings. . . . This book is chock-full of details and foodie inspiration and gives the reader intimate insight into French home-cooking traditions."--Belle Provence Travels"This book is a gem . . . . If food, France, history, and culture interest you, then don't miss this book that perfectly combines all of these and more."-- The French Village Diaries "Warning: Do not read this book if you are hungry or within reach of a credit card. You will end up cooking (and eating) all of the included recipes, or buying a ticket for the next flight to France, or both--all while devouring this book. Because, much like the dishes and stories she describes, Carole Bumpus's writing is simply delectable."-- Pink Pangea, "Both a regional history and a cooking memoir, this is even more than the sum of its parts, and a celebration of living life every moment. Francophiles, history fans, and foodies will love this book."-- Booklist, 2020 IPPY Awards Silver Winner in Best Regional Non-Fiction--Europe 2019 Chanticleer I & I Book Awards for Instruction and Insight Finalist "Both a regional history and a cooking memoir, this is even more than the sum of its parts, and a celebration of living life every moment. Francophiles, history fans, and foodies will love this book."-- Booklist ". . . engaging. . . . Bumpus's writing is perspicuous and economical. . . . The recipes, too, are enticing and detailed, and the book as a whole should appeal to Francophiles and ambitious cooks. A culinary adventure that's enhanced by familial and regional histories." -- Kirkus Reviews "The book is peppered with descriptions of regional and family dishes . . . and is a wonderful ride through four regions of France, generating great excitement for its follow-up."-- Foreword Reviews "Mouth-wateringly delicious, evocative, and utterly charming."--French Book Worm, on Good Life France.com"These are stories of history and change, of cherishing traditions partly because of the sense that they may not continue forever, making them even more precious and Bumpus's recording of them even more vital. . . ."--Jeannette Ferrary, author of MFK Fisher and Me: A Memoir of Food and Friendship "Carole's enthusiasm for the region's people, history and culinary traditions leaps from the pages in this down-to-earth exploration of north-eastern France. Pull up a chair, pour yourself a glass of wine and dig in!"--Fiona Valpy, author of The French for Love "This is a gem of a book for foodies, francophiles and lovers of storytelling. Carole Bumpus is an insightful and gracious guest."--Patricia Sands, author of the bestselling Love in Provence series"In a carefully constructed itinerary, and with notebook in hand, Carole visits with local families who recount how traditional French dishes have been woven into their everyday lives and upbringings. . . . This book is chock-full of details and foodie inspiration and gives the reader intimate insight into French home-cooking traditions."--Belle Provence Travels"This book is a gem . . . . If food, France, history, and culture interest you, then don't miss this book that perfectly combines all of these and more."-- The French Village Diaries "Warning: Do not read this book if you are hungry or within reach of a credit card. You will end up cooking (and eating) all of the included recipes, or buying a ticket for the next flight to France, or both--all while devouring this book. Because, much like the dishes and stories she describes, Carole Bumpus's writing is simply delectable."-- Pink Pangea, 2021 Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY Awards): Gold Winner in Book Series - Non-Fiction 2020 CIBA Hearten Book Awards Finalist 2020 International Book Awards, Finalist in Cookbook: International 2020 IPPY Awards Silver Winner in Best Regional Non-Fiction--Europe 2020 International Book Awards Finalist in Cookbook: International 2019 Chanticleer I & I Book Awards for Instruction and Insight Finalist "Both a regional history and a cooking memoir, this is even more than the sum of its parts, and a celebration of living life every moment. Francophiles, history fans, and foodies will love this book."-- Booklist ". . . engaging. . . . Bumpus's writing is perspicuous and economical. . . . The recipes, too, are enticing and detailed, and the book as a whole should appeal to Francophiles and ambitious cooks. A culinary adventure that's enhanced by familial and regional histories." -- Kirkus Reviews "The book is peppered with descriptions of regional and family dishes . . . and is a wonderful ride through four regions of France, generating great excitement for its follow-up."-- Foreword Reviews "Mouth-wateringly delicious, evocative, and utterly charming."--French Book Worm, on Good Life France.com"These are stories of history and change, of cherishing traditions partly because of the sense that they may not continue forever, making them even more precious and Bumpus's recording of them even more vital. . . ."--Jeannette Ferrary, author of MFK Fisher and Me: A Memoir of Food and Friendship "Carole's enthusiasm for the region's people, history and culinary traditions leaps from the pages in this down-to-earth exploration of north-eastern France. Pull up a chair, pour yourself a glass of wine and dig in!"--Fiona Valpy, author of The French for Love "This is a gem of a book for foodies, francophiles and lovers of storytelling. Carole Bumpus is an insightful and gracious guest."--Patricia Sands, author of the bestselling Love in Provence series"In a carefully constructed itinerary, and with notebook in hand, Carole visits with local families who recount how traditional French dishes have been woven into their everyday lives and upbringings. . . . This book is chock-full of details and foodie inspiration and gives the reader intimate insight into French home-cooking traditions."--Belle Provence Travels"This book is a gem . . . . If food, France, history, and culture interest you, then don't miss this book that perfectly combines all of these and more."-- The French Village Diaries "Warning: Do not read this book if you are hungry or within reach of a credit card. You will end up cooking (and eating) all of the included recipes, or buying a ticket for the next flight to France, or both--all while devouring this book. Because, much like the dishes and stories she describes, Carole Bumpus's writing is simply delectable."-- Pink Pangea, "Both a regional history and a cooking memoir, this is even more than the sum of its parts, and a celebration of living life every moment. Francophiles, history fans, and foodies will love this book."-- Booklist ". . . engaging. . . . Bumpus's writing is perspicuous and economical. . . . The recipes, too, are enticing and detailed, and the book as a whole should appeal to Francophiles and ambitious cooks. A culinary adventure that's enhanced by familial and regional histories." -- Kirkus Reviews "The book is peppered with descriptions of regional and family dishes . . . and is a wonderful ride through four regions of France, generating great excitement for its follow-up."-- Foreword Reviews "Mouth-wateringly delicious, evocative, and utterly charming."--French Book Worm, on Good Life France.com"These are stories of history and change, of cherishing traditions partly because of the sense that they may not continue forever, making them even more precious and Bumpus's recording of them even more vital. . . ."--Jeannette Ferrary, author of MFK Fisher and Me: A Memoir of Food and Friendship "Carole's enthusiasm for the region's people, history and culinary traditions leaps from the pages in this down-to-earth exploration of north-eastern France. Pull up a chair, pour yourself a glass of wine and dig in!"--Fiona Valpy, author of The French for Love "This is a gem of a book for foodies, francophiles and lovers of storytelling. Carole Bumpus is an insightful and gracious guest."--Patricia Sands, author of the bestselling Love in Provence series"In a carefully constructed itinerary, and with notebook in hand, Carole visits with local families who recount how traditional French dishes have been woven into their everyday lives and upbringings. . . . This book is chock-full of details and foodie inspiration and gives the reader intimate insight into French home-cooking traditions."--Belle Provence Travels"This book is a gem . . . . If food, France, history, and culture interest you, then don't miss this book that perfectly combines all of these and more."-- The French Village Diaries "Warning: Do not read this book if you are hungry or within reach of a credit card. You will end up cooking (and eating) all of the included recipes, or buying a ticket for the next flight to France, or both--all while devouring this book. Because, much like the dishes and stories she describes, Carole Bumpus's writing is simply delectable."-- Pink Pangea, 2021 Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY Awards): Gold Winner in Book Series - Non-Fiction 2020 CIBA Hearten Book Awards Finalist 2020 International Book Awards, Finalist in Cookbook: International 2020 IPPY Awards Silver Winner in Best Regional Non-Fiction--Europe 2020 International Book Awards Finalist in Cookbook: International 2019 Chanticleer I & I Book Awards for Instruction and Insight Finalist "Both a regional history and a cooking memoir, this is even more than the sum of its parts, and a celebration of living life every moment. Francophiles, history fans, and foodies will love this book." -- Booklist ". . . engaging. . . . Bumpus's writing is perspicuous and economical. . . . The recipes, too, are enticing and detailed, and the book as a whole should appeal to Francophiles and ambitious cooks. A culinary adventure that's enhanced by familial and regional histories." -- Kirkus Reviews "The book is peppered with descriptions of regional and family dishes . . . and is a wonderful ride through four regions of France, generating great excitement for its follow-up." -- Foreword Reviews "Mouth-wateringly delicious, evocative, and utterly charming." --French Book Worm, on Good Life France.com "These are stories of history and change, of cherishing traditions partly because of the sense that they may not continue forever, making them even more precious and Bumpus's recording of them even more vital. . . ." --Jeannette Ferrary, author of MFK Fisher and Me: A Memoir of Food and Friendship "Carole's enthusiasm for the region's people, history and culinary traditions leaps from the pages in this down-to-earth exploration of north-eastern France. Pull up a chair, pour yourself a glass of wine and dig in!" --Fiona Valpy, author of The French for Love "This is a gem of a book for foodies, francophiles and lovers of storytelling. Carole Bumpus is an insightful and gracious guest." --Patricia Sands, author of the bestselling Love in Provence series "In a carefully constructed itinerary, and with notebook in hand, Carole visits with local families who recount how traditional French dishes have been woven into their everyday lives and upbringings. . . . This book is chock-full of details and foodie inspiration and gives the reader intimate insight into French home-cooking traditions." --Belle Provence Travels "This book is a gem . . . . If food, France, history, and culture interest you, then don't miss this book that perfectly combines all of these and more." -- The French Village Diaries "Warning: Do not read this book if you are hungry or within reach of a credit card. You will end up cooking (and eating) all of the included recipes, or buying a ticket for the next flight to France, or both--all while devouring this book. Because, much like the dishes and stories she describes, Carole Bumpus's writing is simply delectable." -- Pink Pangea, "Both a regional history and a cooking memoir, this is even more than the sum of its parts, and a celebration of living life every moment. Francophiles, history fans, and foodies will love this book."-- Booklist ". . . engaging. . . . Bumpus's writing is perspicuous and economical. . . . The recipes, too, are enticing and detailed, and the book as a whole should appeal to Francophiles and ambitious cooks. A culinary adventure that's enhanced by familial and regional histories." -- Kirkus Reviews "The book is peppered with descriptions of regional and family dishes . . . and is a wonderful ride through four regions of France, generating great excitement for its follow-up."-- Foreword Reviews
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23
Series Volume Number
1
Dewey Decimal
394.1/20944
Synopsis
An intimate peek inside French homes and lives, a collection of traditional French recipes ( cuisine pauvre or "peasant foods"), and a compendium of culinary cultural traditions-sprinkled with historical anecdotes and spiced with humor and deliciously candid memories-this culinary food and travel memoir reveals French families at their best and at their own dinner tables., Part culinary memoir and part travelogue, Carole Bumpus gathered this compilation of intimate interviews, conversations, stories, and traditional family recipes (cuisine pauvre) in the kitchens of French families as she traveled throughout the countryside. Travel with her through Champagne caves/wineries and historic cathedrals, local farmers' markets, ancient potters' guilds, and restaurant kitchens with wood-fire ovens. Learn how to make homemade Spinach-stuffed Tortellini with Bolognaise Sauce from the Champagne region, Cr pes and Watercress-stuffed Ravioli from the Lorraine, and Baekeofe and Kugelhopf from the Alsace. "Go blind" from the family stock of Eau de Vie liqueur and be treated to tales of foraging for snails for the infamous and now extinct Escargots Festival. And, on a somber note, listen to accounts of families forced from their communities during the German occupation of WWII in the Alsace and Lorraine, only to continue to struggle for survival after finally making their way home. This book is a compilation of stories about making ends meet; about people being grateful for all they had, even when they had almost nothing; about the sharing of family jokes and laughter; and about family trials and triumphs. This book is about people savoring the life they have been given., An intimate peek inside French homes and lives, a collection of traditional French recipes (cuisine pauvre or "peasant foods"), and a compendium of culinary cultural traditions--sprinkled with historical anecdotes and spiced with humor and deliciously candid memories--this culinary food and travel memoir reveals French families at their best and at their own dinner tables., Part culinary memoir and part travelogue, Carole Bumpus gathered this compilation of intimate interviews, conversations, stories, and traditional family recipes (cuisine pauvre) in the kitchens of French families as she traveled throughout the countryside. Travel with her through Champagne caves/wineries and historic cathedrals, local farmers' markets, ancient potters' guilds, and restaurant kitchens with wood-fire ovens. Learn how to make homemade Spinach-stuffed Tortellini with Bolognaise Sauce from the Champagne region, Crêpes and Watercress-stuffed Ravioli from the Lorraine, and Baekeofe and Kugelhopf from the Alsace. "Go blind" from the family stock of Eau de Vie liqueur and be treated to tales of foraging for snails for the infamous and now extinct Escargots Festival. And, on a somber note, listen to accounts of families forced from their communities during the German occupation of WWII in the Alsace and Lorraine, only to continue to struggle for survival after finally making their way home. This book is a compilation of stories about making ends meet; about people being grateful for all they had, even when they had almost nothing; about the sharing of family jokes and laughter; and about family trials and triumphs. This book is about people savoring the life they have been given.
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TX719.B92473 2019

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    The author writes in a manner that gives me that great feel for France as I have known it. Great combo of some history and family recipes.

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