Parisian chef Stephane Reynaud writes beautiful recipes that stretch from simple home cooking to fanciful dishes. In Ripailles - French for 'Feasts' - he presents the best of the French kitchen and delves into the very roots of French cuisine. Ripailles is gorgeously designed and is bursting with photographs and whimsical illustrations. More than just a cookbook, it's a treasure to adore.

A comprehensive collection of over 290 traditional French recipes for family meals and large gatherings, and includes photographs, profiles of local producers a guide to cognac and Armagnac, and more.