A photographic impression of the Saint-Chinian wine appellation in the Languedoc region of southern France, in English and French, with a Foreword by Rosemary George MW. Published by Calisso 2004. ISBN 0-9582558-0-6

Europe on a Plate is the story of a European odyssey by Sarah and Denis, a journey in Kermie the Kamping Kar through France, Italy, Greece, Austria, Switzerland, Germany and Yugoslavia. Avid food and wine lovers, they set off from New Zealand to eat, drink and travel through Europe on a limited budget, and to seek out the roots of the La Touche family in France.

The result of their journey was their decision to leave new Zealand and to live in France. Published by Benton-Guy 1992. ISBN 0-86470-011-3

Books that Denis and Sarah have authored

In 1992, Denis and Sarah decided to follow their dream and moved to the south of France. They bought a nineteenth-century maison de maître in a very pretty village in the Languedoc region of France and restored it to create Les Mimosas, an elegant country guesthouse serving good, honest cuisine and good regional wines.

The Les Mimosas Cookbook is inspired by Denis and Sarah’s love of French food and wine and the French way of life, collects together recipes cooked for their guests over many years. Arranged by season, they feature the best, fresh local produce cooked simply.

Includes over 150 wonderful recipes with delightful anecdotal introductions, and illustrated with Denis’ evocative colour photographs of ingredients, finished dishes and the countryside around Les Mimosas, this book captures the essence of French country cuisine. Published by Godwit (Random House) 1997. ISBN 1-86962-017-8

An indispensable addition to your cookbook collection. Denis and Sarah have written an easily understood and interesting cookbook featuring the best New Zealand has to offer.Have you ever wondered how to cook paua, moules marinières, mountain oysters flambé, Motuihe snapper in beer batter, baked cod parnell, pork and kumara casserole, roast lamb with garlic, mussel chowder,high country shepherd’s pie, pavlova, feijoa mousse and lots more. Stop wondering. It’s all in the Kiwi Kwickie Kookbook. An ideal book for batchelors - stunningly delicious food in less than 30 minutes! Published by Benton-Guy 1990. ISBN 0-86470-008-3