When it comes to making the most of life, nobody
does it better than the French. Now, with "Joie de
Vivre: Simple French Style for Everyday Living, " an
inspired fusion of art, style, and easy-to-implement
ideas, anyone can feel like they spent a weekend in the
French countryside, no matter where they live.
Renowned restaurateur Robert Arbor puts a refreshing
emphasis on simplicity and accessibility, explaining the
rituals and traditions that comprise a typical French
day. Featuring dozens of simple, everyday recipes, "Joie
de Vivre" captures the family meals, market trips, and
charming domestic settings that make the French way of
life so plea- surable. In eight chapters, illustrated
with 85 full-color and black-and-white photographs,
Arbor details how you, too, can achieve the simplicity
and relaxing life the French treasure. "Le Matin"
(The Morning) lays out the elements of a relaxing
breakfast (as well as the secret to great coffee), and
"Le Potager" (The Garden) describes the pleasures and
rewards of growing your own own vegetables, herbs, and
flowers. "Le Marche" (The Market) and "Le Dejeuner"
(Lunchtime) follow Arbor to the market, the butcher, and
the baker before serving up a trove of delicious ideas
for light lunches and snacks. Le Diner (Supper) outlines
strategies for crafting cozy family dinners; creating
enchanting dinner parties of all sizes; and preparing
fun, simple meals for children. Arbor's memories and
experiences of growing up in France and his flair for
casual elegance can't help but inspire the chef and
decorator in everyone. Sidebars sprinkled throughout
the book offer tips and insights on how to make the
perfect cup of hot chocolate, a French perspective on
truffles and foie gras, the French and their love of
chocolate, and why French butter tastes so good.
"Joie de Vivre" is a lavishly illustrated guide to
the French style of living that will show you how to
bring a little "joie" to your life.
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