Introduction. On France’s Gastronomic Passion

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Foreword ix
4. Preface. The Kugelhopf Mold xiii
5. List of Maps xvii
6. Introduction. On France’s Gastronomic Passion 1
7. Chapter One. France: The Land of Milk and Honey or the Old Country of Gourmands? 13
8. Chapter Two. Is Gourmandism a Sin in France? 33
9. Chapter Three. Governing at the Table: Birth of a Model 69
10. Chapter Four. The Gastronomic Restaurant, or Haute Cuisine on the Streets 115
11. Epilogue. Foods That Have a Soul: A Map of the Future for France 159
12. Notes 179
13. Index 199