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Best books to learn Provençal and southwest French cooking, in order

The cooking of the French south splits into two quite different traditions that English-language books often blur together: the olive-oil, garlic and vegetable kitchen of Provence and the Mediterranean coast, and the duck-fat, confit and cassoulet kitchen of Gascony and the southwest. This path keeps them apart.

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How should I approach learning provençal and southwest french cooking?
The cooking of the French south splits into two quite different traditions that English-language books often blur together: the olive-oil, garlic and vegetable kitchen of Provence and the Mediterranean coast, and the duck-fat, confit and cassoulet kitchen of Gascony and the southwest. This path keeps them apart.
What's a good book to start provençal and southwest french cooking with?
A strong starting point is Simple French Food by Richard Olney. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
What should I read after provençal and southwest french cooking?
Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Puerto Rican cooking, Nose-to-tail cooking, French cooking.

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