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The Magic of the Truffle
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Christian Etienne's food, his restaurant, his personality--one could perhaps even say his soul--are permeated with the smells and tastes of his beloved Provence. When I met him for the first time, I knew immediately that this man could not have come from anywhere else in the world.
Christian has written beautifully about other of his favorite regional ingredients such as the tomato, but, as all chefs know, the truffle is one of the most beguiling ingredients in the world. One cannot remain indifferent to it--people either love the taste and smell of this aromatic tuber or simply loathe it. I love truffles, cook with them whenever the opportunity presents itself, and can even become practically poetical when talking about them, but Christian takes this love to new heights. We are all fortunate that he decided to transcribe this love onto paper.
Christian’s deep passion for cooking, that of the truffle in particular, comes across in this wonderful book, full of his knowledge and of the sunshine of Provence. He shares his recipes and imparts his experience with generosity of spirit and humor. I devoured many of his dishes, unfortunately vicariously, while reading this cookbook cover to cover. I am sure you too will come under the spell--both of the truffle and of Christian Etienne himself.
-- Daniel Boulud
Who better than Christian Etienne to talk about truffles? He lives with them, spent time with them, touched them, breathed them since ever. Truffles cause madness. The love of this magical fungus makes everyone who comes near it giddy.
Christian Etienne is about to give you his best recipes and cooking tips, gleaned from 30 years of cooking experience, and provide you with the access code to this bewitching black diamond."
-- Pierre Gagnaire
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