UPC 734672080045

• Pfaltzgraff "Secrets of Pistoulet" illustrated gift book by Jana Koplen
• The story of her life in Pistoule, South of France
• Recipes, illustrations, and a lifestyle we all dream about
• Beautiful gift book to give or receive
• Fully illustrated book with recipes

"Far away in the remote, untraveled southwestern French countryside, there is a small village which contains two homes, an eleventh-century church, and a very special farm known as Pistoulet." Thus begins The Secrets of Pistoulet, a charming and beautiful little book filled with food, magic, and love. Part fiction, part cookbook, this richly illustrated book is reminiscent of the popular Griffin and Sabine, with its collection of letters to be removed from envelopes, and recipes tucked into their own little pockets. Drawings, photographs, snippets of diaries, and mysterious maps decorate this tale of Mademoiselle J. who arrives at Pistoulet with a broken heart. There she is welcomed by the farm's tenants: Madame Claude; Monsieur Andre; the black dog, Marcel; and a chicken that lays golden eggs. Soon, such soul-strengthening dishes as Potage of Babble , Potage of Passion , and Tart of Sunshine have Mademoiselle J. on the road to recovery. The Secrets of Pistoulet packs a lot of charm into a small package. Readers who love to cook will want to try these simple, tasty recipes, though it may be difficult in some cases to follow the directions exactly . Those who don't will be more than content to simply imagine these sumptuous meals as they, along with Mademoiselle J. attempt to unlock Pistoulet's magical mysteries.