Anyone who has ever traveled to the country areas of France for a holiday has come back with unforgettable memories of the fresh food markets in country towns, the smell of the freshest possible fruits and vegetables filling the air, and simple, unpretentious food simply prepared.   These foods are timeless.   Good food is never out of fashion.

 

A selection of herbs and spices inspired by the provinces of France. Contains quatre epices, quatre epices sweet, juniper berries, thyme, herbs de Provence, smoked paprika and ginger accompanied by recipes for Auverne-style potato omelette, pork and veal terrine, rabbit or chicken with juniper berries, chorizo and thyme cassoulet, and a wonderful pain d'epices (gingerbread) recipe.