A Michelin three-star French chef conducts readers on an illustrated tour of the wine-making regions of France, discussing their wines and providing more than ninety French recipes using wine, such as wild duck with pinot noir. 15,000 first printing.

Product Description: Many personal touches associated with large festive occasions have been forgotten or blandly commercialized. This book presents 15 celebrations that combine theatrical, evocative and imaginative effects, including a pirate's party, a summer wedding reception and a Venetian-style masked ball...read more

Combines a variety of recipes, including the famous '21' Burger and Traditional Crab Cakes, with stories that recount the history of the restaurant and anecdotes about the famous celebrities that have visited there. Tour.

Product Description: Giovanni Antonio Canaletto (1697-1768) is one of the most popular of all old master painters. His views of Venice and London are much celebrated and admired. Canaletto began his career as a scene-painter with his father and his early work, such as the Architectural Capriccio of 1723, reflects this training...read more

Surveys California's history and geography, looks at tourist attractions in each region and major city, and offers travel tips

Shows and describes more than thirty French chateaus, and shares regional recipes for soups, salads, meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, and desserts

A colorful, lushly illustrated celebration of the Christmas holidays presents a selection of unusual ornaments, gifts and gift wraps, decorating tips, and delectable feasts for family and friends. Reprint. 150,000 first printing.

Product Description: Lyn Le Grice has put together 20 celebrations inspired by the seasons that combine the best of theatrical, atmospheric and imaginative effects. Included are a children's pirate party, complete with costumes, a treasure map and a Jolly Roger cake, a summer wedding reception held in a stencilled tent and a Venetian-style masked ball for New Year...read more

The highly successful hostess tells how she prepares for and celebrates the holidays, creating gift baskets, decorating her house, and cooking the Christmas feast

Reflecting concerns for lighter, healthier meals, this cooking reference offers two hundred original recipes for breakfast, brunch, lunch, tea, cocktails, dinner, supper, and picnics, dividing menus seasonally and suggesting shortcuts and alternatives

Collects French recipes for vegetarian foods such as stuffed peppers, cream of pumpkin soup, pineapple fritters, grapefruit meringues, and potato tart

Gives practical advice on planning a wedding and reception, and covers invitations, bridal gowns, flowers, photography, and food