Amuse Bouche

A brilliantly written book that draws you into booking a trip and explore France even more -- James Martin
This book made me fall in love with France and its food all over again -- Alain Roux
A delicious bible for greedy Francophiles: I'm genuinely never crossing La Manche again without a copy of this glued to me -- Marina O'Loughlin
The woman everyone needs to pop in their suitcase if they're heading to France -- Gilly Smith * Cooking the Books *
A perfect balance of history, food, anecdotes and recommendations ... Carolyn's enthusiasm and passion for French gastronomy is legendary -- Michel Roux Jr
Carolyn Boyd serves a great feast of a French adventure, and the sweet smell of warm croissants is never far away. Amuse Bouche is wondrous, witty, delicious and fun. Every page made me hungry - so take my advice and pack your napkin! -- Raymond Blanc
Charming, informative, written by an author with a deep knowledge of and love for France, this is part travelogue, part memoir and part recipe book. A wonderful guide to the culinary history of France -- Kate Mosse
'The perfect, deliciously informed read for anyone missing France or dreaming of their first trip. Carolyn's deep love and knowledge of the country and its food culture shines through every page -- Trish Deseine
Carolyn Boyd offers you a fun and fascinating guide to eating your way round France. When did you last dunk a rose biscuit into Champagne? Boyd serves up dozens of delicious dishes that will make your mouth water. The book is also jam-packed with fun French history tidbits -- Carol Drinkwater
A love letter to the gastronomy of France, rich in anecdote, wisdom and cookery lore. It should, however, carry a warning: every chapter makes you long to up sticks and jump on Eurostar -- Orlando Murrin, author * A Table in the Tarn: Living, Eating and Cooking in South-west France *
Witty, wild and wonderful ... a delicious dance round the glories of France at table region by region with an Englishwoman abroad who understands the happiness of cervelle de Canut and tartiflette -- Elisabeth Luard, author * Preserving, Potting and Pickling *
This book is the most delicious combination of history, lore, legend and food, capturing the enormous diversity of French terroir and cuisine. Carolyn Boyd has created a book for every francophile (and even for those who don't know they're francophiles yet - read this and you will be). From the bistrots of Paris to the bouchons of Lyon, she introduces us to French dining, with advice on etiquette so we don't cause an international incident, and some great tips for vegans and vegetarians too. Carolyn knows her Roscoff pink onions from her Roussillon artichokes and she imparts her great knowledge with enormous warmth. This modern guide is the sort of book you will keep by your bedside and in your kitchen too - it contains some wonderful recipes, which impart the true taste of France -- Debora Robertson