Mastering French Cuisine: A Culinary Journey from Paris to Farmhouses by Ann Mah-image
Mastering French Cuisine: A Culinary Journey from Paris to Farmhouses by Ann Mah-image

Mastering French Cuisine: A Culinary Journey from Paris to Farmhouses by Ann Mah

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LC Classification Number: TX637 Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group ISBN-13: 9780143125921 Illustrator: Yes Synopsis: The memoir of a young diplomat's wife who must reinvent her dream of living in Paris-one dish at a time When journalist Ann Mah's diplomat husband is given a three-year assignment in Paris, Ann is overjoyed. A lifelong foodie and Francophile, she immediately begins plotting gastronomic adventures deux. Then her husband is called away to Iraq on a year-long post-alone. Suddenly, Ann's vision of a romantic sojourn in the City of Light is turned upside down. So, not unlike another diplomatic wife, Julia Child, Ann must find a life for herself in a new city. Journeying through Paris and the surrounding regions of France, Ann combats her loneliness by seeking out the perfect pain au chocolat and learning the way the andouillette sausage is really made. She explores the history and taste of everything from boeuf Bourguignon to soupe au pistou to the crispiest of buckwheat crepes. And somewhere between Paris and the south of France, she uncovers a few of life's truths. Like Sarah Turnbull's Almost French and Julie Powell's New York Times bestseller Julie and Julia , Mastering the Art of French Eating is interwoven with the lively characters Ann meets and the traditional recipes she samples. Both funny and intelligent, this is a story about love-of food, family, and France., The memoir of a young diplomat's wife who must reinvent her dream of living in Paris--one dish at a time When journalist Ann Mah's diplomat husband is given a three-year assignment in Paris, Ann is overjoyed. A lifelong foodie and Francophile, she immediately begins plotting gastronomic adventures deux. Then her husband is called away to Iraq on a year-long post--alone. Suddenly, Ann's vision of a romantic sojourn in the City of Light is turned upside down. So, not unlike another diplomatic wife, Julia Child, Ann must find a life for herself in a new city. Journeying through Paris and the surrounding regions of France, Ann combats her loneliness by seeking out the perfect pain au chocolat and learning the way the andouillette sausage is really made. She explores the history and taste of everything from boeuf Bourguignon to soupe au pistou to the crispiest of buckwheat crepes. And somewhere between Paris and the south of France, she uncovers a few of life's truths. Like Sarah Turnbull's Almost French and Julie Powell's New York Times bestseller Julie and Julia , Mastering the Art of French Eating is interwoven with the lively characters Ann meets and the traditional recipes she samples. Both funny and intelligent, this is a story about love--of food, family, and France. Item Width: 5.5 in Grade From: Twelfth Grade Item Weight: 8.7 Oz Dewey Edition: 23 Format: Trade Paperback Book Title: Mastering the Art of French Eating : From Paris Bistros to Farmhouse Kitchens, Lessons in Food and Love Language: English gtin13: 9780143125921 Item Height: 0.7 in Publication Year: 2014 Topic: Cultural Heritage, Europe / France, Regional & Ethnic / French, Personal Memoirs, Essays & Narratives Intended Audience: Trade Genre: Travel, Cooking, Biography & Autobiography Dewey Decimal: 641.5944 Item Length: 8.3 in Author: Ann Mah ISBN-10: 0143125923 Number of Pages: 288 Pages brand: Penguin Publishing Group

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  1. This book is a delightful journey through French cuisine and culture! Ann Mah beautifully blends personal stories, travel adventures, and mouthwatering food insights. Perfect for food lovers and Francophiles—it feels like a cozy Parisian bistro visit in book form. Highly recommend for anyone who enjoys food memoirs with heart and flavor!

    Barbara Breiter

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