Patricia and Walter Wells at Books Inc. May 12, 2008

Join us as we welcome acclaimed food writer Patricia Wells and her husband Walter, authors of We’ve Always Had Paris . . . and Provence: A Scrapbook of Our Life in France, their charming memoir of their pursuit of happiness in Paris and the French countryside. Filled with the tastes, sounds, and soul of France, this work also includes more than 30 recipes that reflect aspects of their life abroad. Photos throughout.

Patricia Wells, long recognized as the leading American authority on French food, and her husband, Walter, live the life in France that many of us have often fantasized about. After more than a quarter century, they are as close to being accepted as "French" as any non-natives can be. In this delightful memoir they share in two voices their experiences--the good, the bad, and the funny--offering a charming and evocative account of their beloved home and some of the wonderful people they have met along the way. Full of the flavor and color of the couple's adopted country, this tandem memoir reflects on the life that France has made possible for them and explores how living abroad has shaped their relationship.

Written in lyrical, sensuous prose and filled with anecdotes, insights, and endearing snapshots of Walter and Patricia over the years, We've Always Had Paris . . . and Provence beautifully conveys the nuances of the French and their culture as only a practiced observer can. Literally a moveable feast to be savored and shared, including more than thirty recipes that will delight readers and cooks alike, the couple's valentine to France and to each other is delicious in every way.

Bio:
Patricia Wells is the food critic for the International Herald Tribune and the author of ten books, including The Provence Cookbook, Bistro Cooking, Patricia Wells at Home in Provence, and the Food Lover's Guide to Paris, now in its fourth edition. She is a frequent guest on national television shows. She has lived in France for more than twenty-five years.

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