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The most beautiful gourmet books to put under the tree

The most beautiful gourmet books to put under the tree

Emilie Lesur | 12/16/24, 3:33 PM
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Beautiful and inspiring, a book about gastronomy will always sound like the perfect Christmas gift for gourmets. Which one to choose this Christmas 2024? Here's a selection of 12 books.

The gift of a gourmet book is much more than a simple reading experience: it's the transmission of a universe, a passion, an art of living. Whether sublime recipes, portraits of inspiring chefs or stories celebrating terroirs and culinary traditions, these books are an invitation to savor gastronomy in all its forms.

In this holiday season, they naturally find their place under the Christmas tree, appealing to gourmets and lovers of fine editions alike. Pages that reveal unique know-how, precise gestures and exceptional flavors, while cultivating the aesthetics of the pleasures of the table. Whether you're dreaming, learning or cooking, a beautiful book is the ideal gift, combining gourmandise and elegance. Give the gift of culinary magic this Christmas, and let the words and images awaken the taste buds and the imagination.

Our selection of gourmet books

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  1. Olympe, Une cuisinière libre by Anne Etorre, published by Hachette
  2. La Loire, trésors culinaires. Fleuve sauvage et nourricier by Christophe Hay, published by La Martinière
  3. Archifondant by pastry chef Aurélien Cohen, published by Solar
  4. Le Grand Livre de la Mer by Sonia Bichet, Emmanuel Pilon, Nolwenn Corre, Julien Lemarié published by Alain Ducasse
  5. Recette pour un porte-couteau by François Motte, published by Hachette Pratique
  6. Cuisinier chasseur by Chef Olivier Nasti and Stéphane Méjanès, published by Glénat Livres
  7. Boire Manger Vivre by Assaf Granit, published by Hachette Pratique
  8. La Délicieuse Cuisine traditionnelle française by Joseph Viola, published by La Martinière
  9. ADN Ducasse by chefs Alain Ducasse, Jean-Philippe Blondet, Amaury Bouhours, Emmanuel Pilon, Mayalen Zubillaga, published by Alain Ducasse
  10. Mesa: Ma cuisine mexicaine by Beatriz Gonzalez, published by Solar
  11. Ulysse & Cyrano by Antoine Cristau, published by Casterman
  12. L'Œil du vin: Lire les couleurs du vin by Florence de La Rivière and Bénédicte Bortoli, published by La Martinière.

And don't miss all our selections dedicated to the festive season in the News section of the website.

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