Ducasse Flavors of France

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Summary: Great chef, average cookbook.
Review: There is no denying Alain Ducasse is the chef of the moment. However, this book was somewhat of a disappointment. The recipes are interesting, the photography decent. But the problem lies in the ingredients. Too many recipes call for ingredients that are flat out impossible to find - and he offers no alternatives. It is one thing to ask for truffles, caviar, or duck confit. It is another to require specific mediterranean fish that are not found in this country, or obscure wild game and offal that cannot be had. Substituting chicken, or even quail or pheasant just doesn't cut it.

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Summary: excellent book - shows original ways...
Review: various recipes that shows exactly how to cook and its realy clear and simple a required book for enyone that want to cook fine french cooking