The Way We Live Alfresco combines Stafford Cliff's unerring eye with the remarkable photography of Gilles de Chabaneix to present a marvelous portrayal of the delights of living alfresco. An indispensable reference for getting the best of living outdoors, this book is organized into five specific sections: Outside the Home, Transitional Spaces, Rooms Outside, Bringing the Outside In, and Living Outside. Each fully illustrated section brings the reader to the heart of what it means to live and dine alfresco-in the open, but closely in touch with the good things of life. From buildings specifically created away from the main home, to the decorative use of natural objects such as stones and leaves inside the home, this book will provide an endless source of inspiration for those seeking to bring comfort and style to their outdoor living. With 300 full-color photographs that take advantage of every opportunity to make cross-cultural comparisons and connections, The Way We Live Alfresco is sure to dazzle every reader with the beauties of the alfresco lifestyle.
A lyrical journey through the food and regions of Southern France, presenting over 120 superb recipes from this extremely knowledgeable, charming cookery writer. Under the Sun begins with an exploration of the South of France with its specialities, interesting ingredients, styles of cooking and traditions. Inspired by the flavours found across the wind-scoured, sunbleached landscape, Caroline takes us through classic ingredients and flavours in her collection of recipes, inspired by the best-kept olive and walnut groves, the loveliest apricot orchards and the terroir of the regions. We travel with the author region by region, through the Dordogne, Gascony, Languedoc, the Basque and Provence - the warm South. The Southern Larder introduces local ingredients and specialities. The superb collection of recipes, each with a distinctive introduction, begins with a savoury selection of delightful salads that will whet your appetite, including Salad of Artichokes Fried in Walnut Oil, Delicious soups include Pumpkin, Leek and White Bean Soup and Bouillabaisse of Crawfish with Peas. Light snacks are found in Melted Cheese Tart, while classic fish recipes will make your mouth water, such as S
The Way We Live Alfresco combines Stafford Cliff's unerring eye with the remarkable photography of Gilles de Chabaneix to present a marvelous portrayal of the delights of living alfresco. An indispensable reference for getting the best of living outdoors, this book is organized into five specific sections: Outside the Home, Transitional Spaces, Rooms Outside, Bringing the Outside In, and Living Outside. Each fully illustrated section brings the reader to the heart of what it means to live and dine alfresco-in the open, but closely in touch with the good things of life. From buildings specifically created away from the main home, to the decorative use of natural objects such as stones and leaves inside the home, this book will provide an endless source of inspiration for those seeking to bring comfort and style to their outdoor living. With 300 full-color photographs that take advantage of every opportunity to make cross-cultural comparisons and connections, The Way We Live Alfresco is sure to dazzle every reader with the beauties of the alfresco lifestyle.
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