A review by krpollard
French Lessons: Adventures with Knife, Fork, and Corkscrew by Peter Mayle

5.0

I first read French Lessons when I was in my teens shortly after returning from my first trip to France. If I wasn't already in love with the culture, this book solidified it. You might know of Peter Mayle from the Toujours Provence fame. He's British, but has a deep appreciation for all things French, most notably the food. Each chapter takes you to a different festival or culinary experience around the country, from "The Mass of the Truffle" to "The Fair of the Frog" and the "The Fair of the Snail". His descriptions are both humorous and mouth-watering as he dines on decadent cheeses and sips rich Burgundy wines. Best of all, there's contact information for each restaurant and fair in the last chapter of the book so you can take a culinary tour of France yourself.