Del Norte Public Library

"Anyone can cook in the French manner anywhere," wrote Mesdames Beck, Bertholle, and Child, "with the right instruction." And here is the book that, for more than forty years, has been teaching Americans how. Mastering the Art of French Cooking is for both seasoned cooks and beginners who love good food and long to reproduce at home the savory delights of the classic cuisine, from the historic Gallic masterpieces to the seemingly artless perfection...

"Quick and easy recipes show how to make real French omelets and crepes, as well as delicious desserts, such as chocolate mousse and cherry tarts"--p. [4] of cover.

An introduction to the cooking of France that features basic recipes for everyday lunches, snacks, dinners, and desserts, as well as holiday and festival foods; presents details on the French dining table and dining traditions; and provides low-fat and vegetarian alternatives.

Like so many others, David Lebovitz dreamed about living in Paris ever since he first visited the city in the 1980s. Finally, after a nearly two-decade career as a pastry chef and cookbook author, he moved to Paris to start a new life. Having crammed all his worldly belongings into three suitcases, he arrived, hopes high, at his new apartment in the lively Bastille neighborhood.But he soon discovered it's a different world en France.From learning...

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Descriptions of famous French chefs and restaurants of the past and present accompany classic recipes.

Four segments from shows broadcast on The Food Network. Patton Oswalt, the voice of Remy, looks on as Emeril Lagasse prepares ratatouille, Robert Irvine teaches kids that it's possible to be a chef at any age, and provides pointers about how to make cr©®pes at home; Rachel Ray and a young friend create chicken fingers; and Alton Brown shares the secrets and science behind mastering macaroni and cheese.

The debut cookbook from The Cook's Atelier-the international culinary destination and cooking school in Burgundy-is a beautifully photographed resource on classic French cuisine and an atmospheric chronicle of a family's life in a charming French village. Mother and daughter American expats Marjorie Taylor and Kendall Smith Franchini always dreamed of living in France. With a lot of hard work and a dash of fate, they realized this dream and cofounded...