{"product_id":"a-meal-observed-paperback","title":"A Meal Observed - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndrew Todhunter\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAwarded three stars by Michelin, Taillevent is one of the finest restaurants in the world. Todhunter spent several months working in its kitchen in preparation for the divine experience of eating a five-hour meal in the nineteenth-century dining room. From the \u003ci\u003eamuse-bouche \u003c\/i\u003e(a warm cheese puff to \"amuse the mouth\") to the crowning glory of the \u003ci\u003efantasie\u003c\/i\u003e, he perfectly captures the sensual pleasure of the meticulously served dinner. Along the way he expertly discusses everything from the state of French haute cuisine and the complexity of running a renowned restaurant to the chemistry of chocolate and the history of salt. \u003cb\u003eA Meal Observed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eis a rare treat, a paean to the French and French cuisine that is as enchanting and richly satisfying as the meal it describes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAwarded three stars by Michelin, Taillevent is one of the finest restaurants in the world. Todhunter spent several months working in its kitchen in preparation for the divine experience of eating a five-hour meal in the nineteenth-century dining room. From the \"amuse-bouche (a warm cheese puff to \"amuse the mouth\") to the crowning glory of the \"fantasie, he perfectly captures the sensual pleasure of the meticulously served dinner. Along the way he expertly discusses everything from the state of French haute cuisine and the complexity of running a renowned restaurant to the chemistry of chocolate and the history of salt. A Meal Observed\" is a rare treat, a paean to the French and French cuisine that is as enchanting and richly satisfying as the meal it describes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAndrew Todhunter is the author of \u003cb\u003eFall of the Phantom Lord\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eDangerous Games\u003c\/b\u003e. Born in Paris and raised in the United States, he now lives in Northern California with his wife and two children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.59 x 8.08 x 5.24 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 12, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43154100879423,"sku":"9780385720205","price":21.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/qQzvoUlWXA9780385720205.webp?v=1776953727","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/a-meal-observed-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}