The French Market

by Joanne Harris

A mouth-watering collection of recipes inspired by fresh, seasonal French market produce, and illustrated with gorgeous full-colour photographs.

Once again Joanne Harris and Fran Warde have collaborated to write a French cookbook with a difference. This time they have gone to Gascony for their inspiration and into the world of the French rural market. The best ingredients in season, locally produced fruit, vegetables, wines and cheeses combine to make it a recipe for success.

Melon with Floc, Foie Gras with Peaches, Summer Duck Salad and Roasted Stuffed Courgettes are only some of the recipes that will help recapture the tastes of summertime and the authentic French regional experience.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Food, France, Nonfiction

259 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Joanne Harris is also known as Joanne M. Harris

Joanne Harris is an Anglo-French author, whose books include fourteen novels, two cookbooks and many short stories. Her work is extremely diverse, covering aspects of magic realism, suspense, historical fiction, mythology and fantasy. She has also written a DR WHO novella for the BBC, has scripted guest episodes for the game ZOMBIES, RUN!, and is currently engaged in a number of musical theatre projects as well as developing an original drama for television.
In 2000, her 1999 novel CHOCOLAT was adapted to the screen, starring Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp. She is an honorary Fellow of St Catharine's College, Cambridge, and in 2022 was awarded an OBE by the Queen.
Her hobbies are listed in Who's Who as 'mooching, lounging, strutting, strumming, priest-baiting and quiet subversion'. She also spends too much time on Twitter; plays flute and bass guitar in a band first formed when she was 16; and works from a shed in her garden at her home in Yorkshire.

Reviews

[Vivian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another cookbook from Joanne Harris, just as beautifully written and photographed as My French Kitchen, but not as good. Many, many recipes that I can't wait to try as I continue on my cooking adventures.

[Bev · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've owned and enjoyed this book for a number of years. Delightful.

[Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lovely book with beautiful photos and some yummy recipes!

[Cassiejune · Rating 3 out of 5]

try the chocolate-pear tarte, it's beautiful

[Trisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful photos and incredibly tempting recipes.

[J. Pavich · Rating 5 out of 5]

See my review of My French Kitchen (same author)

[Vanlilith · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Susan Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Can't ask for more....beautiful imagery from the chosen recipes, the photographs and the snippets of history that accompany them. a French feast now planned!

[Brandi · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a beautifully written book. The photos make me want to go to France just to visit the farmer's market. I hope to try a few of the recipes.

[Pamela Hempston · Rating 5 out of 5]

The pictures alone will inspire you, the recipes are easy to follow. This book makes you want to get out your passport, pack your knives and apron and take the next flight to Provence.

[Shawnie · Rating 4 out of 5]

GORGEOUS pictures and some simple fresh recipes.

[Lozza · Rating 5 out of 5]

More of the same please.

[Sandy · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very fun holiday read to squeeze in between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Playful, lighthearted humor.