The Heritage of French Cooking by Elisabeth Scotto
This book includes over 150 of the most delicious French recipes gathered from historic menus, old diaries, ancient traditions and classic cookbooks. The recipes are tested for use in the kitchen today and include hints on using modern equipment. The book is illustrated with French Renaissance, still life, rustic scenes and harvest celebrations. There are also historic photographs, illuminated menus and traditional kitchen scenes. Every recipe is illustrated.