The recipe book of Catherine de Medici : and other illustrious ladies of the château de Chenonceau

Château recipes

A gourmet stroll through the fantastic culture and history of the château de Chenonceau, one of the most beautiful jewels of the Loire valley included are recipes celebrating the culinary heritage of the region. There are recipes showing the tastes of the illustrious ladies who inhabited the chateau, Catherine de Medici first and foremost, the sovereign whose name calls to mind the splendor of the renaissance, and who is associated with a number of delicacies, from jams to jellies, to artichokes and even macarons.

A reversible book. On the front, 40 delicious recipes that are easy to make artichoke beignets, green risotto, poule au pot, jordan almond ice cream. On the back, blank pages to jot down your own recipes.

A rich iconography comprised of old engravings and magnificent photographs of the château de Chenonceau.