French Leave by Race, John Burton - 2003

UK: Ebury Press, 2003. Faults? a crease on p1,2 & 3 (corner fold) o/wise it's all good! Escaping the stresses and strains of everyday life is something many of us can only dream of. But for two Michelin star chef John Burton Race the dream became a reality when he swapped the pressures of running a highly successful London restaurant for a farmhouse in south-west France. French Leave is a memoir of his year there. The result is a warm and witty portrayal of the French and their way of life and the fantastic collection of recipes developed and discovered while there. review >>> I love the setting of this book and the lifestyle they take on for a couple of years. it is more about that than the recipes but an enjoyable read. 304 baker-white pp & about 1200g packed for post to you. The endpapers are close-ups of Spanish onions & make you want the book right from the get go.. Hardcover. Excellent - Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by Pia Tryde (photos). 25cm.