The Secrets of Pistoulet

The Secrets of Pistoulet

1996 • 72 pages

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There is magic and mystery in the farmhouse known as Pistoulet, nestled between the Field of Echoes and the Hill of Forgotten Dreams, in the remote, untraveled, southwestern French countryside. All who spend time there leave with their hearts and minds transformed. Some never leave. Published in 1996. The Secrets of Pistoulet is a gentle tale of the healing power of magical soups and foods, while celebrating the redemptive and sustaining nature of shared meals among friends and family. With fold-out letters, handwritten cards and recipe pockets, and many other special touches, The Secrets of Pistoulet quickly became a bestselling gift book. There's no better time to rediscover The Secrets of Pistoulet: This spring, Pfaltzgraff, the premier tabletop manufacturing company, will debut a unique line of dinnerware and pantryware inspired by the book. The line will evoke the colors of southern France, with beautifully rendered decoration inspired by Jana Kolpen's drawings, and featuring soup bowls and tureens, pitchers and platters. The Secrets of Pistoulet can now be served up to all readers in search of transformation.

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Everyone who comes to the farm at Pistoulet in the southwestern French countryside is healed from the problems of their lives. Foods are prepared specially for each person.

The fun of the book is the inclusion of actual recipes and letters in envelopes throughout the pages.

July 26, 2021

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