In Forays in France: A Flavorful Memoir, Irvina Lew shares deliciously engaging anecdotes about her foodcentric sojourns in Paris, on the Riviera, and in France's wine regions, from her first classes at the Sorbonne in 1958 to her most recent course there

in 2025.

Travel with her on captivating journeys. in vintage automobiles and rental cars; on barges, riverboats, and a sailing ship; and in umpteen trains, including the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. Along the way you'll learn about culture and history, visit markets and museums, and meet a variety of fascinating individuals, including a crook.

Irvina's vignettes span the arc of a lifetime, as she shares numerous informative sidebars, useful travel tips, and easy-to-replicate recipes for her French favorites. Her savvy insights about how to save and where to splurge, what to see and where to go, and how to deal with challenges en route will amuse and inspire.