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jerihurd's review
4.0
Good stories, and some great-looking recipes I'm eager to try. Like all of his cookbooks (and his website), recipes are clear, thorough and well-written. Wish there photos for each recipe, though.
nxg3ofb654jrfz0h7rpsmmws's review
5.0
One of the most approachable books about dealing with the French (cuisine).
The author makes no false claims about the cuisine or people being approachable. Many of the stories boil down to "I made this for a French friend, they scoffed and told me it was heresy, but still ate it, and that's the biggest compliment a Frenchman can give you".
This matches my perception and makes me think the author actually knows what they're talking about. 5/5.
The author makes no false claims about the cuisine or people being approachable. Many of the stories boil down to "I made this for a French friend, they scoffed and told me it was heresy, but still ate it, and that's the biggest compliment a Frenchman can give you".
This matches my perception and makes me think the author actually knows what they're talking about. 5/5.
yuliia_trevi's review
3.0
Maybe someday I'll finish it, but not in the near future. Entertaining beginning! Too bad I don't have time for it.
areader09's review
4.0
I've a few other of David Lebovitz's books. This volume is more cookbook than memoir (as compared to say, L'appart) but still has an nice balance of stories about the author's life in Paris along with a wide variety of tempting recipes. Reading through the book has made me miss both Paris and the Bay Area - both of which I have been fortunate enough to live in, and sad to leave. I can't wait to start cooking from this book!
h2o5o5's review
5.0
Enjoyed the mix of stories and food. You definitely get a feel for the author's Paris. Haven't cooked anything from the book yet, but am very much looking forward to trying several of these very approachable French recipes.
mambaitaliana's review
5.0
I picked this up as a kindle buy through Mr. Lebovitz from a $1.99 promo. I have followed him since his Perfect Scoop book. I heart this talented and fun chef! He tells you what to buy, what specific types of ingredients to work with and what works best and he does it in a charming way. Cheese course before dinner...mon dieu! The mustard leek vinaigrette and the "lady" chicken are easy to make...and just say yes to salted butter!
blchandler9000's review
3.0
This is a pretty decent cookbook. It's a handsome volume—the layout and photography are both attractive—and the recipes are solid and relatively simple. Lebovitz demystifies food that appears complex and involved with his easy-to-follow instructions and laid back writing style. It's not strictly a "French" cookbook; it's more a "Lebovitz" one. There's quiche and coq au vin, but also carrot cake and Israeli couscous. On the whole, it's a very informal-feeling book, with just as many essays about Lebovitz's life and opinions as recipes. Because of this, the book doesn't always so much inspire cooking as it does just perusing Lebovitz's friendly, story and advice-laden writing.
ejdecoster's review
4.0
Gorgeous photography highlights this mix of classic French recipes and modern, personal ones. I can't wait to try some of these!