No matter what their background, the southern French are fascinated by food.

- Peter Mayle

The English kill their meat twice: once when they slaughter it and once when they cook it.

- Peter Mayle

Depending on the inflection, ah bon can express shock, disbelief, indifference, irritation, or joy - a remarkable achievment for two short words.

- Peter Mayle

It is at a time like this, when crisis threatens the stomach, that the French display the most sympathetic side of their nature. Tell them stories of…

- Peter Mayle

The day when a Frenchman switches from the formality of vous to the familiarity of tu is a day to be taken seriously. It is an unmistakable signal th…

- Peter Mayle

Why not make a daily pleasure out a daily necessity.

- Peter Mayle

There is nothing like a comfortable adventure to put people in a good humor. . .

- Peter Mayle

Best advice I've ever received: Finish.

- Peter Mayle

Prescription for writer’s block: fear of poverty.

- Peter Mayle