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In Acquired Tastes, Peter Mayle, the acclaimed author of A Year in Provence, embarks on a global journey to uncover the finest pleasures life has to offer. He shares insights on everything from sourcing the world's best caviar to ordering custom-made shoes worth thirteen hundred dollars. Mayle also explores the intricacies of maintaining a stylish mistress and the benefits and drawbacks of household servants, providing essential knowledge for the affluent and those who aspire to such a lifestyle. Covering topics from gastronomy to matrimony and the sartorial to the baronial, this book presents an irreverent smorgasbord of indulgences. Praise for the work highlights Mayle's entertaining style, with The New York Times Book Review noting his ability to craft engaging essays on any subject. Craig Claiborne lauds him as one of the finest modern writers on taste, while Kirkus Reviews suggests enjoying the book with a magnum of Dom Pérignon and Beluga caviar. James Villas describes the essays as witty and stylish, and Publishers Weekly celebrates the delightful exploration of life’s extravagances, filled with humor and sharp observations. The Chicago Sun-Times finds the collection intriguing, making it a must-read for those who appreciate the finer things in life.
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Acquired Tastes, Peter Mayle
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- 1993
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