Look Who's Talking

Though the book is awaiting a publication date, a few people were privy to the manuscript and had this to say about it!

• Jeff Ruby, Senior Food Editor at Chicago Magazine, published by the Tribune
Company, writes: “Lovato and Schmalhorst bring alive a bucolic vision of France that most of us thought was long gone...the various characters that populate the region drift in and out of this marvelous book, upholding familial traditions handed down like jewelry. Each encounter leaves the reader with an ache to seek out these people and break bread with every single one of them.”

• Helen Gillespie-Peck, wine educator, writer and author of Winewoman’s Guide to Bergerac 2008 writes: “I think your book is exactly what is required for visitors to the
Dordogne. Not enough is known about the food and the people of the area. Writers seem to concentrate on what has been written and continually repeat. Your book is something different.”

• James Beard Award winners Cheryl and Bill Jamison had this to say, “Anyone who enjoys food and travel will relish this insider's guide to one of the world's most wonderful gastronomic regions. A trove of delightful tales, tips, and recipes...a delightful book that deserves attention.”

• Nations Restaurant News, a leading source for news stories and trends in the restaurant and food service industries. Southeast Bureau Chief Catherine Russo Cobb shares this endorsement: “This book captures the mouthwatering flavor and essence of a visit to the Dordogne region. A literary and culinary treat, the book entices the reader not only to recreate its culinary treasures through delicious recipes, but it also integrates the area's beauty and culture in such a way that the reader will want to visit and taste the region’s wonders firsthand.”


Sounds like something good is cooking in the Dordogne...check it out!!!