Searching for Family and Traditions at the French Table

Part culinary memoir and travelogue, this book weaves together personal interviews, stories, and traditional family recipes as author Carole Bumpus explores the French countryside. Alongside visits to markets, wineries, and historic sites, she shares authentic recipes from regions like Champagne, Lorraine, and Alsace, while recounting tales of family resilience and community life through history and personal anecdotes. The narrative highlights the enduring spirit of gratitude, shared laughter, and the simple pleasures of life.