Compare Georgeanne Brennan: La Vie Rustic Cookbook

James Beard Award–winning author Georgeanne Brennan celebrates the enduring traditions of French country living in this cookbook, which includes evocative essays and stunning imagery that weave together her personal experience, stories and tips about how to create a sustainable life. Recipes are driven by the seasons and the outdoors, combining ingredients from forest, field, sea, and stream to create casual meals to savor with friends and family. Five sections are organized by origin: The Potager: Year-Round Vegetables; The Orchard: Fruits & Nuts; The Barnyard: Cows, Goats, Sheep, Pigs, Chickens, Ducks & Rabbits; The Forest & Fields: Wild Things; Water: Fish & Shellfish. More than 100 authentic recipes include charred artichokes with fresh herb dipping sauce; pear, arugula and shaved parmesan salad; fennel & chicken braised with lemon, seared scallops & endive a l'orange, and fig & honey soufflé. Vivid narratives connect local ingredients from both land and sea to the communal table. Hardcover, 292 pages.