The world famous chef shares his secrets for creating chic and intimate soirees when entertaining at home. An introduction covering essentials such as cooking equipment and arranging flowers along with wine and cheese guides are included. Featuring twenty (20) seasonal menus ranging from “A Grand Occasion” and “A Hunt Dinner” to “A Dinner for Lovers” and “Lunch in the Sun” with guidance on setting the table, going to market, choosing appropriate wines, etc. Recipes are clear and detailed, accessible even for the beginning cook. With 135 full-color photos taken in and around Moulin de Mougins, Verge’s famous restaurant near Cannes. This fine gift-worthy volume is in excellent condition with minor age appropriate shelf wear to the dust jacket only. Dust jacket intact with minor age appropriate shelf wear (some fading along spine). Binding is in good condition and pages are clean and bright with sharp cornered edges to all. Stated first edition published 1986 by Stewart, Tabori, & Chang. 320 total pages. less