Eat Smart in France: How to Decipher the Menu, Know the Market Foods & Embark on a Tasting Adventure
This little book makes a great stocking-stuffer for anyone you know who will be heading to France. Written by Ronnie Hess, an award-winning journalist who lived and worked in France as a reporter for CBS News, the slender, easy-to-pack volume offers a fabulous overview for those who want to "get to the next level" at the French table. She thoroughly explains how French menus work, and outlines what to expect (and savor) as you travel from region to region. A few well-chosen recipes will help you bring France to your table once home. --Wini Moranville, author of "The Bonne Femme Cookbook"