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CONTENTS

Instructions for use

Important safeguards

Description 4
Using the citrus press

Using the juicer

Using the coulis-maker

Using the extra large feed tube

Cleaning 10

Electrical instructions

Fruit and vegetables

A to Z listing

Vitamins and mineral salts

Recommendations 24

Recipes

How to read the recipes

Fruit & vegetable juices

Cocktails & aperitifs

High-energy drinks

Coulis & sauces

Chilled soups

Just desserts

Sorbets 65
Jams & fruit jellies

Index of recipes

PLEASE READ THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND ELECTRICAL

INSTRUCTIONS THROUGH CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE.

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Page 1: ...Instructions for use Recipe book Instructions for use Recipe book Le Duo Le Duo ...

Page 2: ...is in operation 12 Do not put your fingers or other objects into the juicer opening while it is in operation If food becomes lodged in opening use food pusher or another piece of fruit or vegetable to push it down When this method is not possible turn the motor off and dissassemble the juicer to remove the remaining food 13 Do not attempt to over ride the interlock mechanism on the lid 14 Do not u...

Page 3: ... and vegetables A to Z listing 13 Vitamins and mineral salts 23 Recommendations 24 Recipes How to read the recipes 24 Fruit vegetable juices 25 Cocktails aperitifs 37 High energy drinks 43 Coulis sauces 47 Chilled soups 53 Just desserts 59 Sorbets 65 Jams fruit jellies 71 Index of recipes 78 PLEASE READ THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND ELECTRICAL INSTRUCTIONS THROUGH CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIA...

Page 4: ... or Juice extractor basket Funnel Cone for small citrus fruits Paddle Paddle 1 Discharge disc Discharge disc Juice extractor basket Lid Lid XL only on Le Duo Plus only on Le Duo Plus XL 1 Thread the power cord through the slot underneath the motor base to avoid vibrations Wash all the attachements before using the appliance for the first time Motor base ...

Page 5: ...lis type juice Never use this attachment for juicing hard fruit or vegetables carrots coconut etc as you may damage your appliance To find out which attachment is most suitable for each type of fruit or vegetable check A Z listings on page 13 Attaching the bowl position it on the motor shaft and turn in an anti clockwise direction until it locks into place Double failsafe your appliance will not s...

Page 6: ... the locking device and clip the tab to the base of the basket Place a glass under the pouring spout Position the halved fruit on the cone pressing slightly Lower the arm Press 1 then apply gentle pressure to the lever arm until all the juice has been extracted If juicing a grapefruit reduce the pressure slightly from time to time in order to maximize juice extraction At the end of the operation s...

Page 7: ... of the bowl and turn anti clockwise until it locks into place Wash the fruit and vegetables and prepare according to the advice given in the A Z listings on page 13 Place a glass under the spout Switch the machine on 1 and leave it to run without interruption until the operation is finished Put the pre prepared pieces in the feed tube and gently guide them through using the pusher Never insert a ...

Page 8: ... Fit the paddle in the juice extractor basket Place the lid on top of the bowl and turn anti clockwise until it locks into place Position the funnel on top of the feed tube Place a glass under the spout Press 1 and leave to run without interruption until the operation is finished Feed the fruit and vegetables in little by little guiding them through with the pusher Switch the appliance off 0 Never...

Page 9: ... vegetables or in large pieces Guide them through using the XL pusher Do not use your hands Coulis maker place the XL coulis maker accessory and the XL discharge disc as explained on page 9 Place the XL lid on top of the bowl and turn until it locks into place Put your whole fruit and vegetables or large pieces into the feed tube Guide them through using the XL pusher Do not use your hands 1 1 2 2...

Page 10: ...ket and scrape away the bulk of the pulp Models without cleaning brush hold the basket vertically under a running tap Clean the metal filter inside and out using the spatula provided Models with cleaning brush place the juice extractor basket onto the motor shaft Fit the cleaning brush and the lid Switch the machine on and slowly pour water into the feed tube Stop when the water comes out clean It...

Page 11: ...let Do not change the plug in any way For all other models To reduce the risk of electric shock this equipment has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only in one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug Do not change the plug in any way If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician The electrical rating li...

Page 12: ...FRUIT AND VEGETABLES ...

Page 13: ... we explain How to choose it How to prepare it Why it is good for you Which attachment to use You may have a choice of attachment for certain types of fruit but you will not necessarily obtain the same results with each For example a pear processed in the juice extractor will yield a clear juice whereas if you use the coulis maker function you will obtain a thicker nectar type juice As a rule if y...

Page 14: ...cut into pieces The flesh of these fruits extracts a fairly thick nectar When using the juice extractor you may therefore need to combine them with other juicier fruit or vegetables in order to increase the flow and dilute the pulp Benefits Apricot ideal for fighting infections Peach nectarine stimulates intestinal transit Asparagus Choose young firm shoots Wash them remove the tough part of the s...

Page 15: ...ent Benefits blueberry skin has bactericidal properties which are good for the digestive system Broccoli Choose broccoli with tight green florets You can process both the stalks and the florets in the juice extractor As the juice is rather bitter it is a good idea to combine it with other juices Wash the broccoli thoroughly and cut into pieces before placing in the juice extractor Benefits as in t...

Page 16: ...mely rich in vitamin A and therefore good for the eyesight cherries are also recommended for people suffering from rheumatism Citrus fruit Lemon Orange Grapefruit Always select citrus fruit that feels heavy in the hand with a thin shiny skin The easiest way to extract the juice is to cut the fruit in half and use the citrus press However to make life easier when preparing certain cocktails you can...

Page 17: ...hly and cut into pieces Watery and extremely thirst quenching the resulting juice tempers the strong taste of some other juices radish pepper etc Benefits Rich in mineral salts it improves skin tone Fennel Choose firm white bulbs with a few small green sprigs Wash and cut into pieces Its aniseed taste goes well with other juices apple orange etc Benefits as fennel juice is rich in vitamin A it is ...

Page 18: ...e As its flesh is extremely dense it is a good idea to process the fruit one at a time and to empty the juice extractor basket before processing other fruit Benefits large quantities of vitamin C and low in calories Kiwi Choose ripe fruit which yield slightly to the touch Peel and cut into pieces Benefits extremely rich in vitamin C it is an excellent all round tonic Lettuce Choose fresh green let...

Page 19: ...icular need to be combined with other ingredients Benefits Mango extremely rich in vitamin A it is good for the skin Papaya this contains papaine which promotes the digestion of proteins Melon watermelon Choose a heavy melon with unblemished skin Its stalk should come away slightly The skin of a watermelon should be hard and smooth Remove the seeds except for the watermelon remove the rind then cu...

Page 20: ...aste of many fruit cocktails Benefits good for relieving stress Pear Choose firm ones with an unblemished skin preferably organically grown to avoid having to peel them Wash them cut them in half without peeling or coring them then process them directly in the juice extractor for a clear juice or using the coulis attachment for a nectar Add a few drops of lemon juice to prevent the pear juice from...

Page 21: ...ce of minerals it is a well known liver drainer WARNING as it has such a powerful effect radish juice should only be consumed in small quantities and never on its own Raspberry Make sure the fruit is ripe and unblemished If you pick the raspberries yourself they should come away easily from the stalk Avoid washing them as this will reduce their flavour Benefits an excellent all round tonic Red and...

Page 22: ...purative which reinforces natural immunity Sweet pepper Choose firm smooth skinned peppers They come in several colours the red one being the one which will extract the sweetest juice If using the juice extractor wash the raw peppers remove the stalks and seeds then cut into pieces You will obtain a clear and brightly coloured juice If using the coulis attachment char the peppers under the grill o...

Page 23: ...erage content per 100 g net NB dried fruit walnuts hazelnuts dried apricots etc are also a good source of mineral salts especially magnesium phosphorous and potassium parsley watercress spinach fennel broccoli blackcurrants french beans green cabbage etc Apple Apricot Blackberry Blackcurrant Cherry Grape Grapefruit Kiwi fruit Lemon Melon Orange Peach Pear Pineapple Plum Raspberry Redcurrant Strawb...

Page 24: ...royed by exposure to light or oxygen If you have to store it for a while add a few drops of lemon juice so that it keeps longer and place it in the refrigerator Always dilute dark red or green vegetable juices as they are extremely powerful depuratives Fruit is rich in fructose natural sugar so if you cannot tolerate sugar do not drink too much Children s digestive systems are more sensitive than ...

Page 25: ...FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICES ...

Page 26: ...ration 5 min Makes 2 glasses 2 apples 200 g strawberries Wash and hull the strawberries reserving 2 for decoration Wash the apples and cut into pieces Put the strawberries through the juice extractor or coulis maker first then the apples Stir and serve immediately Decoration tip cut a slit in each strawberry and place one on the rim of each glass Apple and strawberry A delicious appetite suppressa...

Page 27: ... in a cocktail shaker with ice cubes This cocktail tastes even better with the juice of a few strawberries use the coulis maker Passion fruit banana orange and lemon and Preparation 5 min Makes 2 glasses 1 2 medium sized pineapple 1 small mango 1 kiwi fruit Peel the fruit and remove the mango stone Cut into large pieces Put the mango through the coulis maker followed by the pineapple You can also ...

Page 28: ...glass 1 guava 1 handful raspberries 1 Granny Smith apple Peel the guava Cut the apple and guava into pieces Process the raspberries in the juice extractor first followed by the pieces of fruit alternating the guava and apple Add a few ice cubes to the glass and drink immediately Guava apple and raspberry A delicious juice bursting with vitamins Preparation 5 min Makes 2 glasses 1 large bunch black...

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Page 30: ...ple and fennel and cut into pieces You can reserve a few fennel leaves as decoration Process all the ingredients in the juice extractor serve and drink immediately Beetroot apple and fennel A nourishing and pleasantly sweet juice with excellent cleansing properties Preparation 5 min Makes 2 glasses 4 small carrots 1 orange 2 handfuls cherries Wash and top and tail the carrots Wash and pit the cher...

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Page 32: ...d by the carrots You can dilute this cocktail with a little water if it is too thick Apricot and carrot A combination rich in betacarotene for a rosy complexion Preparation 5 min Makes 2 glasses 1 apple 2 oranges 2 carrots Wash the fruit and vegetables Top and tail the carrots and cut them and the apple into pieces to process in the juice extractor Set aside the juice Extract the juice of the oran...

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Page 34: ... too thick Decoration tip cut a slit in each of your 2 cherry tomatoes and place one on the rim of each glass Nectarine and cherry tomato Excellent for the circulation and the digestive system Preparation 5 min Makes 2 glasses 3 oranges 1 fennel bulb 10 mint leaves Wash the fennel and cut into pieces Process the fennel in the juice extractor with 6 mint leaves washed and set aside the juice Next e...

Page 35: ... through the juice extractor followed by the tomatoes radishes celery and last of all the cucumber Scatter with chopped chives Lettuce cucumber radish celery and tomato Very good for the skin Preparation 5 min Makes 2 glasses 4 medium sized carrots 1 cooked beetroot 1 4 celeriac Skin the beetroot wash the carrots and celeriac Cut all the vegetables into pieces Put the beetroot through the juice ex...

Page 36: ...xtractor then add the salt and olive oil Stir well before serving Carrot and radish The peppery taste of the radish adds a pleasant piquancy to the carrot juice Preparation 5 min Makes 2 glasses 1 fennel bulb 1 tomato 1 lemon few sprigs parsley Wash the fennel and tomato and cut into pieces Peel the lemon and cut into quarters Process the tomato fennel and parsley in the juice extractor ending wit...

Page 37: ...COCKTAILS AND APERITIFS ...

Page 38: ...cubes accor ding to taste Lime squash A thirst quenching source of vitamin C Preparation 10 min Makes approx 1 l 1 large green melon 2 limes 2 tablespoons Demerara sugar 100 ml sparkling water mint leaves Cut the melon in half discard the seeds remove the rind and cut the flesh into pieces small enough to fit through the feed tube Remove the skin and pith of the lemons and cut into quarters Wash t...

Page 39: ...ge your health Always drink in moderation Sunset Low alcohol content Preparation 10 min Makes 2 glasses 1 2 pineapple Coconut milk White rum Single cream Peel the pineapple cut into pieces and process in the juice extractor In a cocktail shaker place 3 tablespoons of crushed ice add 1 measure of coconut milk 2 measures of pineapple juice 1 measure of rum and 1 tablespoon of single cream Shake vigo...

Page 40: ...banana nectar Delicious childhood memories Preparation 10 min Makes 4 glasses 1 4 watermelon 6 large strawberries 1 lime 200 ml cold Earl Grey tea mint leaves Make a cup of light Earl Grey tea and leave to cool Peel the watermelon and cut into pieces no need to remove the seeds Peel the lemon removing all the pith and cut into quarters Gently wipe the straw berries with damp kitchen paper and put ...

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Page 42: ...ce extractor followed by the orange Set aside the juice Combine all the ingredients in the following proportions 3 measures tomato and orange juice 1 measure vodka 1 pinch celery salt 3 drops Tabasco 2 dashes Worcester sauce Add a dash of lemon juice and mix in a cocktail shaker with ice cubes Decorate with a celery stick 1 measure 50 ml Excessive alcohol consumption may damage your health Always ...

Page 43: ...HIGH ENERGY DRINKS ...

Page 44: ...r 44 Preparation 5 min Makes 2 glasses 300 g black grapes 2 cm piece fresh ginger 200 ml camomile tisane Wash the grapes and strip off their stalks Peel the ginger and process it in the juice extractor followed by the grapes Combine the grape and ginger juice with 200 ml piping hot camomile tisane and drink immediately Revitalizing tisane A health giving combination of fruit and flowers Melon lass...

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Page 46: ...aker In a jug add the other ingredients to the fruit nectar and whisk together Pear and blueberry milkshake with wheat germ An excellent source of energy Wheat germ which is extremely rich in proteins minerals and vitamins increases the nutritional value of any preparation to which it is added Preparation 5 min Makes 4 glasses 2 papayas 6 slices pineapple 200 ml soya milk 1 cm piece of fresh ginge...

Page 47: ...COULIS AND SAUCES ...

Page 48: ...are in season and freeze them Classic tomato coulis Makes 800 ml 1 carrot 1 onion 1 2 leek 3 garlic cloves 5 tomatoes 200 g chicken stock 7 basil leaves 1 tablespoon tomato concentrate olive oil salt and pepper bouquet garni Dice the carrot onion and half leek peel the garlic cloves In a little olive oil cook these vegetables in a frying pan with the lid on During this time wash and cut the tomato...

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Page 50: ...lis maker Add the olive oil and crushed garlic clove season to taste and stir Eat hot to accompany a joint of meat or fresh pasta or cold e g with a salmon tartare Grilled pepper coulis with olive oil Preparation 10 min Cooking 1 hour Resting time 1 hour Makes 1 l 3 large tomatoes 1 celery stick 2 large red apples 1 small mango 1 large onion 150 ml vinegar 250 g white sugar 1 teaspoon salt Install...

Page 51: ...the persimmon pulp thyme bayleaf vinegar and honey Leave to simmer for 15 minutes adding the pine nuts at the end of the cooking time This chutney goes well with poultry Persimmon coulis is also delicious on its own with desserts such as chocolate cake Persimmon chutney Preparation 5 min Makes approx 300 ml 1 mango 1 tablespoon icing sugar Peel the mango and remove the stone Cut into pieces then p...

Page 52: ... is delicious poured over a fruit salad For even more flavour allow the fruit salad ingredients to macerate in the sauce for about an hour in a cool place before serving Excessive alcohol consumption may damage your health Always drink in moderation Strawberry and sweet wine sauce Preparation 5 min Makes approx 300 ml 250 g raspberries 1 2 lemon 3 tablespoons blackcurrant liqueur 3 tablespoons ici...

Page 53: ...CHILLED SOUPS ...

Page 54: ...pepper and olive oil Chill for at least 3 hours For a more sophisticated starter add tiny vegetable dice when serving less when using the juice extractor 2 3 servings Gazpacho Preparation 10 min Makes 400 ml 1 2 cucumber 2 pots Greek yoghurt chives mint salt and pepper 1 dash lemon juice Wash and roughly peel the cucumber Cut into pieces and process in the juice extractor or the coulis maker Whisk...

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Page 56: ...ces Process them in the coulis maker or juice extractor then add the vinegar Season and chill for at least 3 hours in the refrigerator Blend 2 garlic cloves with 5 basil leaves and set aside When ready to serve pour the soup into soup dishes shape the garlic paste into tiny garlic quenelles arrange these on top and decorate with basil and chives Chilled red pepper soup 56 or ...

Page 57: ...ning strawberries in quarters Peel the peaches and cut into thin slices To serve pour the gazpacho into soup plates or shallow bowls and arrange the fruit on top Suggestion for pudding lovers serve the gazpacho with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and fingers of toasted gingerbread Summer fruit gazpacho 57 Make a rum based syrup in a small saucepan bringing the sugar rum and 2 tablespoons of water to...

Page 58: ...n halves and place these on a bed of crushed ice Grind a little pepper over the soup and decorate with lemon verbena leaves You can replace the lemon verbena with mint Excessive alcohol consumption may damage your health Always drink in moderation Chilled melon soup 58 Preparation 10 min Resting time 2 hours Gently wash the raspberries Wash and hull the strawberries and reserve 200 g Use the remai...

Page 59: ...JUST DESSERTS ...

Page 60: ...ssure cooker or bain marie Allow to cool Sprinkle the flans with Demerara sugar and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour Serve chilled Mini grapefruit flans 60 Preparation 10 min Resting time 1 hour Cooking 10 min 30 min Cut 4 passion fruit in half and scoop out the pulp with a teaspoon before processing in the coulis maker Melt the white chocolate in a bain marie Off the heat add 60 g p...

Page 61: ...oconut mint leaves Preheat the oven in the grill position Remove the pineapple skin and cut the flesh into 2 cm slices Cut the candied orange peel into thin slices Line a dripping pan with buttered baking paper and arrange the pineapple slices on top Coat them in melted butter and scatter with the orange slivers Sprinkle with Demerara sugar and cinnamon and grill for approx 5 minutes or until the ...

Page 62: ... shallow dish sprinkle with 20 g sugar and pour over 100 ml tea Allow to infuse Meanwhile extract the juice of the remaining tangerines using the citrus press In a saucepan combine the tangerine juice 200 ml water the rest of the sugar and the vanilla flavoured sugar and bring to the boil Dilute the cornflour in 50 ml cold water then add it to the boiling syrup Boil for a further minute stirring c...

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Page 64: ...erously butter 4 individual soufflé dishes and sprinkle with caster sugar Place a tablespoon of coulis in each one and set aside Whisk the egg whites until firm then gradually add the sugar Gently fold this meringue mixture into the remaining coulis Fill the soufflé dishes 1 2 full Slide a knife blade between the soufflé preparation and the inside of the dishes to allow the soufflé to rise well Pl...

Page 65: ...SORBETS ...

Page 66: ...o boil and allow to cool Wash the tomatoes cut into pieces and process in the coulis maker to obtain 400 ml juice Whisk the half egg white in a large bowl Fold in the tomato coulis tomato concentrate lime juice chopped basil salt pepper and syrup Stir Pour the mixture into the sorbet maker and freeze for approx 25 minutes For an unusual starter place a scoop of sorbet on a lettuce leaf and serve w...

Page 67: ... peel the kiwi fruit cut into pieces and put through the juice extractor or coulis maker To serve pour the kiwi coulis into the dishes and place 2 scoops of melon ice cream on top You can decorate this dessert with red fruit and mint leaves Melon sorbet with kiwi coulis Preparation 10 min 25 min Serves 4 500 g lychees peeled and stoned 150 g sugar Peel the lychees and remove their stones In a sauc...

Page 68: ...6 sprigs mint Carefully remove the zest of 2 limes and immerse in the boiling water for 5 minutes Drain and set aside Squeeze the limes using the citrus press to obtain 250 ml juice Boil 500 ml water in a saucepan with the sugar to obtain a syrup After removing the topmost leaves for decoration add the mint stalks and simmer for 2 minutes Turn the heat off and allow to cool Remove the mint stalks ...

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Page 70: ...r Lower the heat and simmer for 5 min Turn off the heat remove the vanilla pod and leave to cool Process the pears and syrup in the juice extractor or the coulis maker with this function you will retain more of the fruit s texture then add a tablespoon of pear eau de vie When it is completely cold pour the mixture into the sorbet maker and freeze for approx 25 minutes Transfer to a terrine and kee...

Page 71: ...JAMS AND FRUIT JELLIES ...

Page 72: ... airtight lids to eliminate any air bubbles then leave to cool Remark commercial pectin extracted from apples is freely available You will find it next to the sugar at your local grocer s Strawberry jam Makes 4 jars 1 5 kg redcurrants 800 g sugar 20 g commercial pectin Wash the redcurrants and strip them off their stalks Process them in the coulis maker and weigh the juice In a bowl mix the pectin...

Page 73: ... their juice to that of the apples Weigh the juice In a bowl mix the pectin with two tablespoons of sugar Place the juice in a preserving kettle and sprinkle with the pectin stirring gently with a woo den spoon Bring to the boil and keep on the boil for 3 minutes stirring constantly Add the same weight in sugar together with a teaspoon of ground cinnamon Return to the boil and cook over a high hea...

Page 74: ...n spatula Add 125 g sugar and a small knob of butter heat and continue to stir until it starts to boil Add a further 125 g sugar and heat the mixture until it reaches a temperature of 110 C Immediately spread a 1 2 cm cm layer of mango jelly over the base of a flat bottomed tin and leave to crystallize Meanwhile without wasting any time make the raspberry jelly in exactly the same way as the mango...

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Page 76: ...on Pour the resulting coulis into a high sided saucepan and add 300 g sugar Bring to the boil stirring constantly add 300 g sugar and heat until it reaches a temperature of 110 C Immediately pour a layer approx 1 cm thick over the base of a flat bottomed tin Allow to set for 24 hours then cut into 3 cm squares roll in granulated sugar remove the excess sugar and store in an airtight tin Commercial...

Page 77: ... reaches boiling point Leave the liqueur to cool before bottling Allow to settle for at least a week in a cool place away from the light Important always use ripe fruit If not the liqueur will be too thick as the level of pectin natural gel ling agent contained in the fruit is at its highest when the fruit is slightly underripe This recipe can be used with other fruits such as raspberries and blac...

Page 78: ...nge and tangerine p 26 Orange fennel and mint p 34 Passion fruit banana orange and lemon p 27 Pineapple and broccoli p 32 Pineapple mango and kiwi fruit p 27 Red fruit p 26 Strawberry raspberry and melon p 28 Tomato pear and lemon p 30 Cocktails and aperitifs Bloody Mary p 42 Fuchsia pink p 40 Lime squash p 38 Piña Colada p 39 Sparkling green melon and lemon p 38 Strawberry and banana nectar p 40 ...

Page 79: ... p 54 Mango and pineapple bisque p 57 Summer fruit gazpacho p 57 Just desserts Apple and raspberry soufflés p 64 Earl Grey tangerine creams p 62 Grilled pineapple with exotic sauce p 61 Mini grapefruit flans p 60 Quick strawberry mousses p 61 White chocolate and passion fruit mousses p 60 Sorbets Blueberry sorbet p 68 Iced pear terrine p 70 Lychee sorbet p 67 Melon sorbet with kiwi coulis p 67 Min...

Page 80: ...raftsman in France from the Grand Ecuyer restaurant in Cordes sur Ciel for his advice and the recipes on pages 48 bottom 56 60 top 74 76 We are also grateful to LSA International for the loan of its tableware cover photos pages 25 29 31 33 37 41 47 49 65 This symbol indicates that this product should not be treated as regular household waste It should be taken to a collection point for the recycli...

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