Divided by seasons, this book, has a short introduction and menu suggestions followed by 30 to 40 recipes, categorized into soups, cold hors d'oeuvres, fish, poultry, game, meat and desserts. There are also basic recipes for vegetables, sauces and jellies, an introduction to wines, and a list of specialist food and wine stockists. Raymond Blanc is the restaurateur of Le Manoir aux 'Quat Saisons which was awarded two Michelin stars before it even opened.