Petites Gasconneries is artist Perry Taylor's first book of humorous drawings about the Gascon way of life. 144 pages, 90 drawings, this gorgeous hardback book is a visual romp through the rolling hills of the Gers, it's country roads, villages and farms. This compilation captures the Gascons in every aspect of their lives, their homes, sports and traditions.
"Since receiving Petites Gasconneries a few weeks ago, it has been "borrowed" twice and "stolen" three times. The book is not safe on my reading table!!"
Petites Gasconneries has won the 'Grand Prix Littéraire de Gascogne'. 2015
Get cracking the eggs as Jill Colonna shows you the easiest way to make the Parisians favourite afternoon treats: éclairs, tartlets, millefeuilles, and macarons. Share Jill s enthusiasm and skills learned during her 22 years in Paris to help you master patisserie easily at home. 50 typical teatime recipes, over 250 photographs; enjoy tips, stories and a walks section that shows where to taste many of the best pastries in Paris. Lavishly photographed, with clear step-by-step instructions for each chapter. The final chapter culminates in a French tea party, mixing and matching the recipes to produce temptations such as Chocolate-Earl Grey Tartlets with Orange-Liqueur Crumble Puffs, a Paris-Brest with a twist and a Saint-Honoré, plus many more treats to inspire you to add your own Parisian touch to 4 o'clock teatime in no time.
JUST CLICK ON THE BOOK COVERS TO ENTER THE DRAWS