Vintage Cookbook Loire Gastronomique by Hilaire Walden Hardback (1992)

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Vintage Cookbook Loire Gastronomique by Hilaire Walden Hardback (1992)

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Condition Notes: Dust Jacket: Good condition with minor wear along edges and corners. Vibrant cover image intact.Binding: Hardcover binding is tight and secure.Pages: Clean and well-preserved, with no visible tears or markings.Overall: In very good condition, suitable for both collectors and culinary enthusiasts.

Language: English

Book Title: Vintage Cookbook Loire Gastronomique

Author: Hilaire Walden

Original Language: English

This is a beautifully photographed and wellresearched cookbook and travel guide titled Loire Gastronomique, authored by Hilaire Walden. Published in 1992 by Conran Octopus Limited, the book takes readers on a culinary journey through France's Loire Valley, exploring the region's gastronomic traditions and culture.


Condition

  • Dust Jacket: Good condition with minor wear along edges and corners. Vibrant cover image intact.
  • Binding: Hardcover binding is tight and secure.
  • Pages: Clean and wellpreserved, with no visible tears or markings.
  • Overall: In very good condition, suitable for both collectors and culinary enthusiasts.

Product Details

  • Title: Loire Gastronomique
  • Author: Hilaire Walden
  • Foreword by: Anne Willan
  • Photography: Michelle Garrett
  • Publisher: Conran Octopus Limited
  • Publication Date: 1992
  • ISBN: 1850293619
  • Features:
    • Over 80 regional recipes, both traditional and contemporary
    • Interviews with local chefs, restaurateurs, and producers
    • Stunning food and landscape photography
    • Includes a visitor’s guide and recipe index

Contents Overview

The book is divided into chapters corresponding to different parts of the Loire Valley:

  1. The Young River – Eastern Auvergne and Bourbonnais
  2. Into the ValdeLoire – Berry to the Orléanais
  3. The Enchanted Land – Heartlands of the ValdeLoire
  4. Land of Plenty – Anjou and beyond
  5. To the Sea – Pays Nantais to the Atlantic

Significance

This book is more than just a cookbook—it's a cultural and culinary exploration of the Loire Valley, ideal for lovers of French cuisine and travelers seeking inspiration. With rich photography and authentic recipes, it offers an immersive experience into the region's gastronomic heritage.

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