French menu apps

[Pauline]

In his March Newsletter David Lebovitz recommends an app for French food terms - The A - Z of French Food. I bought it and we are trying it out. It seems like all you can do is search for words in French to get their definition. You can enter a partial word for a list. I like the way Dana's app for Italy works better (Italian Menu Decoder - see link in right sidebar).

What French menu apps do you use?

 

[Ann]

The best glossary of French food terms I've ever seen isn't yet an app. It's by Patricia Wells and is downloadable in 2 formats. I copied mine from one of her books many years ago and still use it.

 

[Pauline]

Thanks Ann, I downloaded the PDF.

 

[Cameron]

I have Patricia Wells app "The New Food Lover's Guide to Paris" and agree that her glossary was the most helpful during my trip to Paris in October.

I also have the Bon Appétit app that is quite good as it includes menu phrases, categories, and has an audio capability. Save your favorites.

 

[Ann]

Cameron, is PW's app similar to the printed glossary -- could you compare it to one of the ones I linked above? Thanks, Ann

 

[Cameron]

Pretty much. Navigation is easier since it's an app. If you're interested in the glossary and not her recommendations, then the .PDF that can be read in iBooks may be all that you want.

 

[nola44]

Just downloaded the Bon Appétit app. I loved the Italian Menu Decoder app and used it every time we ate out in Italy. It really enhanced our dining experiences. I hope to say the same for Bon Appétit! Thanks for the recommendation.