Champagne

by K. Petzke and S. Slavin

Book Overview

From the Champagne region of northern France to the vineyards of California, this beautiful compendium celebrates champagne with a host of fascinating historical facts, literary reflections, over a dozen elegant recipes, and evocative photographs. With advice on such issues as proper storage and the correct way to open a bottle, this lavish volume is as perfect for gift-giving as the effervescent elixir it venerates. Sante!

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 081180903X
• ISBN13: 9780811809030
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (CA)
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Great Brief by True Champagne Enthusiasts

As the title indicates, this is a quick overview of champagne. The book is mainly filled with photos, but gives a good synopsis of how champagne is made. It also provides some very interesting recipes made with champagne (Champagne Poached Salmon) or to accompany champagne (Grilled Nectarines with Prosciutto). It is written by enthusiasts for someone interested in learning more about champagne (i.e. it includes basics like how to properly open a bottle and store it, as well as interesting historical facts.) If you enjoy a good glass of bubbly and would like to learn more about where champagne comes from and how to enrich your life with creative champagne ideas, this book is for you. It is worth the read.

Effervescent little book

Rich, little cookbook full mostly of photos and stories and words about the bubbly.Ten recipes, including Champagne ice, champagne poached salmon, champagne grilled leeks, champagne poached chocolate cream pears, and champagne mint jelly.Also several drink recipes and accompanying dishes.