This gorgeous volume celebrates the French way of life, which includes meals en famille, backyard gardens, trips to the market, and that indefinable essence known as joie de vivre. The French-born author, a chef and restaurateur, combines his own memories and experiences with recipes and photographs to provide a complete French experience for armchair tourists, food buffs, and Francophiles. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.