Amazon.com Book Description (ISBN 0848728548, Hardcover)

An insider’s guide to the recipes, ingredients, and traditions that define international city cuisine, the Foods of the World series is the definitive cookbook collection for anyone passionate about food and travel. Richly photographed, with over 45 authentic recipes and in-depth culinary features, each book brings readers closer to the best eating experiences each city has to offer from a culinary authority Americans trust.

Paris, the culinary heart of France, is renowned for its markets, bakeries, and cafés. Traditional and innovative dishes such as Boeuf en Daube, Frisée Salad with Bacon, and Strawberry Soup exemplify the city’s remarkable cuisine.

Key Features:

* Learn to make the perfect steak frites or Crème Brûlée, fit for a Parisian bistro

* Go behind the scenes to see how Brie and Champagne are made

* Read about the bistros, brasseries, restaurants, and specialty shops that make Paris one of the most renowned culinary destinations in the world