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The nation's 'taster in chief' cycles 2,300 km across France in search of the definitive versions of classic French dishes. Sun: 10am-6pm Call us on: +442033020460 'Whether you are an avid cyclist, a Francophile, a greedy gut, or simply an appreciator of impeccable writing - this book will get you hooked' - YOTAM OTTOLENGHI substack. A battered van appears behind her, the customary cigarette dangling from its driver's-side window. The only question is: what do you have with yours? The nation's favourite taster-in-chief Felicity Cloake sets off on a cycle trip of condimental proportions to investigate and celebrate the legendary Great British Breakfast. Eaten with as much relish in The Wolseley on Piccadilly as in Glasgow's University Cafe, Britain loves nothing more than a good breakfast.
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This book will make you eat! And as for the other food…. The countryside they travel through, the places the visit! It’s visual and the writing draws you along on that bike alongside her, but without the aches and pains she must have had on such a long journey.
I shall be going there on my next visit for sure. I do love a croissant and haven’t had one for a while but this book had me going all the way to Marks and Spencer (not quite the same I know but still). This is like a travel food guide and Tour de France all in one and it made for a fun and tasty read.
I’ve eaten many of the dishes mentioned and even tried a few others so it was fascinating to be taken back to those days and remember happy timesI always admire people who do things like this. I was very happy to see her name her favourite croissant and where to buy it.
Oh, I could wax lyrical about this for years. Be aware that you will be heading out to your local bakery as soon as you start reading.
In fact this book is many things – a diary, an autobiography, a cook book and travel guide all in one. Oh to be in la France! You had me at the title!
A woman travels around France in search of the perfect croissant (and other food of course). This is one long journey and I can only imagine how tough it was at times and the perseverance needed to see it through.
I read this on a kindle and there wasn’t any photos or map in the book so I hope there is when it’s printed as they are desperately needed for a book such as this. There’s recipes, talks about food, good tips of places to visit, things to see, tips for cyclists and just a general love of travel and France across each and every page.
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