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The Epicurean Orchard
Publisher
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Plon
Parution date
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2000
EAN
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9782259189774
Description
Who can resist biting into a fruit plucked directly from its branch? Who hasn’t, as a child, stolen an apple from the neighbor’s tree? And what about that dream of having your own garden of fruit trees? Jean-Pierre Coffe retraces here the history of arboriculture from the Etruscans to the present. Le Verger gourmand is also a book of simple and practical advice on how to plant the garden you always dreamed of. He covers all ground, from grafting and pruning to preventing disease. From fresh fruit to preserves, from sauces to jams, Jean-Pierre Coffe delivers a treasure trove of simple recipes. With the wisdom of an expert, he gives readers all the helpful hints they will need to cultivate their garden. . Illustrated throughout.
Author
Jean-Pierre Coffe : Master chef Jean-Pierre Coffe is the author of numerous books, including Le Potager Plaisir (1998), Le Marché (1998) and Les Fleurs-Bonheurs (1999), all published by Plon. He is the host of a weekly radio show in France.
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