BOLDLY INSCRIBED BY ALAIN DUCASSE
DUCASSE, Alain. Provence of Alain Ducasse. (New York): Assouline, (2000). Folio (9-1/2 by 12-1/2 inches, original red paper boards, original dust jacket.
First American edition of this survey of Provence through the eyes of one of the world's most famous chefs, boldly inscribed on the title page: "To John, Ducasse 2015," accompanied by an oversized stationery notecard inscribed: "For John W. Biddinger, Ducasse Paris le 27 —- 1999."
Award-winning French chef and restaurateur Ducasse "was the youngest chef ever (at 33) to achieve that pinnacle of excellence, three Michelin stars, [and] the first chef in 60 years to win six Michelin stars at once (at age 42)… 'Feeding yourself from nature,' says Ducasse, 'that's true luxury, absolute and elemental. It cannot be bought. It must be cultivated.'" Provence of Alain Ducasse offers Provence through Ducasse's eyes, with lush photography and musing on the best sites, where to buy the best ingredients (olive oil, truffles, etc.), and how foodies can best enjoy a trip there. Ducasse also provides a number of recipes in his signature French style. Preceded by the French first edition. Fine condition.