Cooking French Food

From the New York Times bestselling author of Provence, 1970, a lively, dramatic account of the rise of French “nouvelle cuisine,” and the renegade chefs of the 1960s and 70s who revolutionized modern cooking.In The Secret History of French Cooking, Luke Barr takes readers inside the...

French desserts have long held a special place in the hearts of food lovers around the world. From the delicate layers of a mille-feuille to the rich, velvety texture of a chocolate soufflé, French pastries and sweets combine elegance, precision, and artistry in every bite. They are not just desserts, they are experiences, traditions, and stories passed down through generations. Creating a French dessert cookbook is more than just sharing recipes; it’s an invitation to explore a culture that celebrates flavor, creativity, and attention to detail.

BONUS FEATURE: Select recipes included on enhanced CD! For the legions of fans who asked for seconds after devouring French Women Don’t Get Fat, a charming and practical guide to adding some joie to your vie and to your table, every day of the year. By letter, by email and in person, readers...

Curiosité du XVIIe siècle, ce petit traité enseigne comment amolir les os et faire cuire toutes sortes de viandes en fort peu de temps et à peu de frais. M. Papin, docteur en médecine, y décrit une machine nouvellement inventée, en détaille les propriétés et les usages, et les confirme par plusieurs expériences, dans un texte dédié à l’illustre Société de Londres. Entre cuisine et mécanique, on y découvre un art de tirer la substance des aliments et d’épargner temps et dépense, guidé par l’observation.

The inspiring and delicious memoir of an American woman who had the gall to open a cooking school in Paris—a true story of triumphing over French naysayers and falling in love with a city along the way “An engaging, multilayered story of a woman navigating innumerable cultural differences to...

A delightful, delicious, and best-selling account of the gustatory pleasures to be found throughout France, from the beloved author of A Year in Provence. The French celebrate food and drink more than any other people, and Peter Mayle shows us just how contagious their enthusiasm can be. We...