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France at the table.

French food is intensely regional: butter and cider in the north, olive oil in the south, and a deep affection for bread, cheese, wine, and seasonal markets.

A useful way in

Look for the details.

A simple meal becomes special through good produce, clear technique, and time at the table.

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Essential ingredients

  • Butter
  • Wine
  • Herbs and alliums

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Dishes to know

  • Ratatouille
  • Tarte Tatin
  • Moules-frites

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