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| Reader Reviews of 'The Provence Cookbook'
by Patricia Wells |
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The Provence Cookbook was featured on FirstLookBooks.com (by Harper Collins)
in January. Advance galleys of The Provence Cookbook
were mailed to individuals who volunteered to
read and review the book.
The following reader reviews were provided by Harper
Collins.
| Charlotte (Middleburg Hts., OH) |
Magnificent!! Ms. Wells
has outdone herself with The Provence Cookbook! The recipes and details
are wonderful, I made the Roasted Salmon
with Sorrel Sauce, Salmon has never tasted better. I would highly recommend
this book to everyone.
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| Quetzi (South Bend, IN) |
Whoever thought that a cookbook could be
a fun and interesting read?? I really enjoyed The Provence Cookbook and
am looking forward to preparing
the delicious meals in it! I loved learning more about Provence from a
culinary expert's point of view. Patricia Wells not only has an eye for
food, but also, what makes food so special. She gives you all kinds of
background information on each recipe, so you have a greater understanding
of why each recipe is so special. I felt this information helps you to
create a perfect Provence meal. She includes which wines go better with
each flavorful recipe and where they may be purchased. One of the main
things that attracted me to this book is because all of her recipes are
very easy to follow and are within a normal budget. I'm dying to prepare
her aromatic Summer Herb Bread and her Salad of Tomatoes, Pine Nuts, and
Basil, drizzled with lemon juice & oil. She also gives you addresses
so you know where you can purchase the best flavored Olive Oil, wines,
or whatever is needed to prepare a perfect recipe. I truly enjoyed this
book. I'm going to purchase all of her cookbooks, because she makes a
culinary bouquet of flavors that will tempt everyone's distinctive palate.
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| Michelle (Lenexa, KS) |
The Provence Cookbook has easy to follow recipes
and the menus in the back are helpful in planning a full meal or dinner
party. I like
the sidebars
that provide additional tips and information to recreate the feeling of
Provence. The recipes my husband and I tried were delicious and will make
it on the "make-it-again" list. This cookbook makes it easy to
make the French Provencal dining experience come alive in your kitchen.
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| Laurie (Dallas, TX) |
Just finished reading this cookbook and I can't
decide whether to go to the grocery store or call the travel agent. The
account of truffle
poachers and the mouth watering description of this morel make this book
worth buying. The recipes, simple but elegant, make it a keeper.
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| Judy (Owensboro, KY) |
I've never traveled to Provence, but after reading
through Wells' cookbook, I feel like I have been there, tasted the food,
smelled the
air, and met
the people. Her "cookbook" is so much more...it is really a guidebook
to Provence. This cookbook made me nostalgic for a place I've never been.
The recipes were a combination of elegance and simplicity. Some would be
quick and easy to make for a simple family dinner; others would take more
preparation time and be the main event of a fancy dinner party. I really
enjoyed reading the recipes, remembrances and observations. The beautiful
photos scattered generously throughout the book were food to my eyes. Thanks
for the opportunity to read and review a different kind of book!
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| Bethany (Potomac, MD) |
Brings the flavors, aromas, and foods of a
magical region to your home. Easily reproduced recipes and charming anecdotes
provide a vacation in
a book! A must for anyone who has been to or yearns to visit Provence.
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| Huguette (Auburn,, NY) |
I enjoyed very much reading "The Provence
Cookbook " It was like revisiting some familiar places with my parents
and enjoying a delicious leisurely lunch in a quiet village. The bonus
was trying some of the recipes. They are easy to follow, and the ingredients
easy to find here. A wonderful way to spend a delightful afternoon on
an otherwise dreary Central New York day. I would recommend it to gourmet
cooks and travel enthusiasts alike.
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| Sheryl (Roanoke, VA) |
Patricia Wells carries her readers along on
a journey of tastes and visual sensations. You become her guest at a
party; you are living Provence!
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| Cecile (San Anselmo, CA) |
Patricia Wells' new book, The Provence Cookbook,
is a delightful trip through her own personal Provence. It is a beautiful
book with unique photographs
of the foods, people, and markets of the region. I especially enjoyed Patricia's
own recipes which always included a charming story about what the recipe
meant to her. Patricia's writing is so vivid it makes one feel they are
right there with her inhaling the aromas of fish, freshly baked bread and
olives at her local market. The Provence Cookbook will appeal to Francophiles,
cooks and lovers of good food, wine and travel. It's a great gift book
too. If you can't take that trip to France this year this is the next best
thing!
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| Radhika (Round Rock, TX) |
If
you are ready for a feast of the senses, Patricia Wells treats you to a
banquet in “The Provence Cookbook.” Along with 175 recipes,
Wells takes her reader on a personal gastronomical tour of Provence. The
book reads more like a journal as the author strings each recipe together
with her favorite memory about, a restaurant, a person or a tradition,
and ends up creating a unique bouquet of Provence. As you turn the pages
of this book you might find yourself transported to a village butcher shop
in Provence with a rotisserie slowly turning the load of plump farm chickens
into a golden brown or at the village markets with an endless variety of
olives and cheeses. You meet people like the olive vendors of Vaison la
Romaine and Ludovic Cornillon the wine maker and before you know it you
are in a different world experiencing the rich aromas, sounds, flavors,
and hues of Provence. Each recipe starts with a little history followed
by brisk and easy to follow directions. The ingredients and equipment
are organized to the left hand corner of each page which makes for more
interesting reading. After studying Well’s book, you might feel more
confident about ordering from an all-French menu the next time you dine
at a French restaurant because each recipe is simultaneous named in English
and French. Unlike traditional cookbooks where color photos are the life
blood, The Provence Cookbook’s black and white photos, which are
not about the recipe but about the ingredients or influences that created
the recipe, serves to enhance the tone of the book. In case you are tempted
to curl up with the book and take an armchair tour through the pastoral
region of France, Well’s gently nudges you to bring a bit of Provence
into your own kitchen and to create your own memories of the ingredients
and the people you might share these dishes with.
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| Aileen (Canal Winchester, OH) |
This book is full of tasty recipes,
local lore and recommendations for shopping and eating that make me want
to be in Provence. Through this cookbook,
I can at least bring a little bit of France into my kitchen through a variety
of wonderful recipes. I can't wait until this summer to try them with fresh
ingredients.
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| Jaclyn (Mequon, WI) |
This delightful culinary adventure into the heart
of Provence captures the essence of the region through mouthwatering
recipes and stunning photographs.
The colorful recipe introductions set the scene for each inspiring combination
of ingredients, and helps the reader feel the love and warmth that goes
into creating each dish. The wine suggestions, restaurant information,
and fascinating profiles add a unique touch of elegance and charm to
this French
masterpiece of food.
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