Mastering the Art of French Cooking Volumes 1 & 2 by Julia Child

Mastering the Art of French Cooking Volumes 1 & 2 by Julia Child

'This isn't just any cookery book. This is Mastering the Art of French Cooking and it's a book that is a statement, not of culinary intent, but of aspiration, a commitment to a certain sort of good life, a certain sort of world-view; a votive object implying taste and appetite and a little je ne sais quoi. Julia Child's books are a triumph, and also a trophy.' A A GILL, The Times This is the bestselling classic guide to French cooking with over 1000 clear authentic and delicious recipes for every key French dish from Boeuf Bourguignon to the perfect croissant. And now to celebrate its 50th anniversary Penguin have reset and redesigned the text and there is a special anniversary introduction from Julia Child. Published in time for Mother's Day, this boxset with its two beautiful hardback volumes will become the essential ingredient for any cultivated kitchen

The most instructive book on fine French cooking written in the English language Elizabeth David It will gladden the heart of all good cooks.. an alchemist's stone which enables any cook to turn base ingredients into gold -- Caroline Conran Sunday Times As close to a divine text as you can get -- Matthew Fort Guardian

Julia Child revolutionised cooking in the US and this was the cookbook that launched her career. Having studied at Paris's famous Cordon Bleu, and worked under various distinguished French chefs, In 1951 Julia Child started her own cooking school in Paris, L'Ecole des Trois Gourmandes, with Simone Beck and Louisette Bertholle, and the three women started compiling the first volume of this cookbook. Mastering the Art of French Cooking was published in 1961 and was an instant hit. When Julia Child later appeared on the television series The French Chef she and the book became even more popular. Fifty years later it remains the classic work on French cooking.

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ISBN 13	9781846143656
ISBN 10	1846143659
Titre	Mastering the Art of French Cooking Volumes 1 & 2
Auteur	Julia Child
État	Non disponible
Type de reliure	Multiple-component retail product, slip-cased
Éditeur	Penguin Books Ltd
Année de publication	2011-03-03
Nombre de pages	1472
Note de couverture	La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier.
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