Used. Paperback. Peter Mayle turns his discerning eye from the sun-drenched scenery of Provence to the true beating heart of the republic: its relentless, rapturous appetite. This breezy cultural inventory serves up a feast of quirky festivals, celebrating everything from the humble turnip to the noble Camembert with characteristic Gallic fervor. Mayle brilliantly kneads travel writing and culinary curiosity into a loaf that proves the French put their money firmly where their mouth is. You will meet the passionate purists behind the country's endless gastronomic fairs and perhaps finally understand how an entire weekend can be dedicated to the fry. It is an appetizing invitation to discover a nation that worships at the altar of the well-turned omelette.