This book is brilliant on so many levels that it's hard to know where to start.
First up, it operates as a guide to French wine. It explains French wine law (why labels on wine tell you what they do), it gives you vintages assessments for every region in recent years, and it lists recommended producers from every region in France (and even which within their range are worth trying). The information here will bypass absolute beginners, but will still please a broad range of people, from those with just a drop of knowledge to geniune connoisseurs.
Second, it is a wonderful evocation of France. Time and again, descriptions of scenes and moments drip with atmosphere: Jefford's witty, eloquent prose is a pleasure to read. And he's strong ... Read More:
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I bought this book about 4 weeks ago on the recommendation of amazon,
I have been juicing for about 10 years and it is probably the best book on juicing I have purchased in that time, it has great content and explains the vitamin contents of most fruits and vegetables and what medical conditions they would be good for. I use it every day. I would also highly recommed another book by the same author called Miracle Soups for anyone who is interested in homemade soups it is an excellent book and a good way of getting your quota of fruit and vegs daily
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Excellent. Funny and informative. The Author, J Griffiths, hails from a family steeped in Tea and he certainly knows his subject. He has written a compelling history that draws a sweeping narrative for anyone with the slightest interest in a great historical read.
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This was the first Michelin Guides I've ever bought - never again! How weird to lay it out in alphabetical order. Yes, you can find the places easily from the map in the book but it's difficult to find the place on the map from the text. You can't orientate yourself to see what is in the locality of any given place because of the alphabetical layout. I'm used to the Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and other guidebook layouts where the entries makes topographical sense and you get a sense of location.
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This was the first Michelin Guides I've ever bought - never again! How weird to lay it out in alphabetical order. Yes, you can find the places easily from the map in the book but it's difficult to find the place on the map from the text. You can't orientate yourself to see what is in the locality of any given place because of the alphabetical layout. I'm used to the Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and other guidebook layouts where the entries makes topographical sense and you get a sense of location.
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This was the first Michelin Guides I've ever bought - never again! How weird to lay it out in alphabetical order. Yes, you can find the places easily from the map in the book but it's difficult to find the place on the map from the text. You can't orientate yourself to see what is in the locality of any given place because of the alphabetical layout. I'm used to the Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and other guidebook layouts where the entries makes topographical sense and you get a sense of location.
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This was the first Michelin Guides I've ever bought - never again! How weird to lay it out in alphabetical order. Yes, you can find the places easily from the map in the book but it's difficult to find the place on the map from the text. You can't orientate yourself to see what is in the locality of any given place because of the alphabetical layout. I'm used to the Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and other guidebook layouts where the entries makes topographical sense and you get a sense of location.
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I really applaud this directory and Rick Stein's championing of British produce, but why the confusing layout by food type? Why not organise geographically like every other good guide book (Good Pub, Good Food, etc.)?
I really applaud this directory and Rick Stein's championing of British produce, but why the confusing layout by food type? Why not organise geographically like every other good guide book (Good Pub, Good Food, etc.)?
I really applaud this directory and Rick Stein's championing of British produce, but why the confusing layout by food type? Why not organise geographically like every other good guide book (Good Pub, Good Food, etc.)?