Camille Fourmont Bücher

The owner of a cherished Paris wine shop, bar, and café shares the secrets to effortless French entertaining in this beautifully photographed guide featuring 50 recipes for simple, grazing-style food. Inspired by the chic, intimate atmosphere of La Buvette in Paris's 11th Arrondissement, this guide reveals how to achieve that elusive je ne sais quoi in entertaining while showcasing the best of the City of Light. Camille Fourmont, the owner, provides insights from her work journal, including wine notes for stocking her shop and recipes crafted in her tiny kitchen. She also highlights some of Paris's finest wine and food artisans through intimate portraits. The collection includes easy and delectable snacks and meals ideal for spontaneous gatherings, such as Giant Beans with Citrus Zest, Pickled Egg with Furikake, Canned Sardines and Burnt Lemon, Baguette with Butter and White Peach and Verbena Jam, and Crème Caramel. With guidance on selecting wine and sourcing vintage kitchenware, recreating the charm of Parisian entertaining has never been easier. Whether visiting Paris or bringing its essence home, you'll discover how to drink, eat, and shop like a true Parisian.