Inspired by his gastronomic journey through the waterways of Southern France, Rick Stein s French Odyssey is a delightful exploration of French culinary traditions. Rick s gastro-tour took him along the Canal du Midi, from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, as he sampled the local delicacies. Among the recipes he s gathered here are the classicsPissaladiere, Bouillabaisse, Cassoulet, Tarte Tatinas well as new takes on traditional ingredients, including Rabbit with Prunes and Polenta, Seared Foie Gras on Sweet Corn Pancakes, and Prune and Almond Tart with Armagnac."

Mediterranean food is the simple cooking of simple ingredients. This book introduces with a diary of author's gastronomic journey, recounting the many interesting characters and interesting dishes he discovered en-route. It contains over 100 recipes divid

Rick Stein's passion for fresh, well-sourced food has taken him from continent to continent, across magnificent shorelines & to the very best produce the coast has to offer. This collection of over 130 recipes evokes all the pleasure & flavour associated with the coast.

Rick has visited traditional family-run restaurants, street vendors, floating markets, night markets, fishing villages, and the local cinnamon and rice farmers to learn about the authentic food of the Far East, and to sample the delicious spectrum of flavorsIn Vietnam, Rick Steintracks down the best recipe for pho, a searing soup of vegetables, shrimp, chilli and fresh mint; in Cambodia he makes kroeung, a kind of aromatic curry; and he samples jhol, a light fish stew, in Bangladesh. Traveling on through Thailand, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Indonesia, he enjoys (and shows readershow to...

Andrea Bauer, a first year teacher, is learning the ropes while coping with several personal and professional challenges. She's a dynamo, with lots of potential. Will that potential be realized at an impoverished school in an urban setting? As the school year unfolds, her victories and defeats tell a story about life as a new teacher. Bea Johnson, a seasoned veteran, decides to mentor Andrea. She lives alone in one of the roughest city neighborhoods. She has a deep understanding of how difficult life can be for the children she serves. However, Bea must risk more than her professional career...