First published in June 1923 to immediate success,
Xavier Marcel Boulestin's Simple French Cooking for
English Homes did much to popularise French cuisine in
the English-speaking world. In this charming book, chef,
restaurateur and author Boulestin dispels the myth that
French cooking is complicated, rich and full of
nondescript dishes with pretentious names by offering
over 300 delicious recipes - including traditional
favourites such as Sorrel Soup, Pommes de Terre
Boulangere, Entrecote Bordelaise and Galette au Chocolat
- which are simple and easy to make. And, very
topically, the book also reveals both that many of the
very best French dishes are made up of 'remnants' and
that there is very little waste in the French kitchen.
Written in an engaging style and filled with anecdote
and advice, Simple French Cooking for English Homes is a
timeless classic that demands to be included in any keen
cook's collection. Classic Voices in Food is a
significant new series bringing you a fascinating
perspective on the tastes of times gone by, as well as
delicious recipes, engaging text and original
illustrations that will draw you in and leave you hungry
for more.Reproduced unabridged from the finest texts on
food in English from the 19th to the mid-20th century,
each voice conveys the unique flavour of its times,
while still being astonishingly relevant to today's
cook. Filled with passion, enthusiasm and, above all
else, a timeless understanding of good food, the Classic
Voices in Food series is an essential new source of
reference and inspiration for all food lovers. |
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