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swamphag's review
I haven't tried the recipes yet but I enjoyed reading through it. I cook a lot and they look legit so I doubt that they'll be disastrous.
rixenr's review
4.0
Having lived on and off in Paris for the past few years, I can always relate to David's commentary on the city on his blog and his books. He endearingly writes about all the things we Americans love about Paris- and all the things that make us want to pull our hair out. I appreciate Lebovitz's work because it's clear he lives and breathes Paris, unlike so many books that get published where it's clear that the writers have only visited and not spent much time there and are just capitalizing on the Paris trend (Everything seems to have an Eiffel Tower on it these days). His last book, "The Sweet Life in Paris," was a memoir that humorously touched on all the little nuances of Parisian life, like grumpy Franprix cashiers and feeling obligated to wear nice clothes just to take out the garbage, and it was peppered with recipes at the end of each chapter. "My Paris Kitchen" is the opposite; it's a cookbook sparingly interjected with little tidbits of his life in Paris. The recipes all sound delicious, though I was hoping there would be more snippets about Paris to chuckle and relate to. My sole complaint is that the majority of the French he uses in the book is misspelled or incorrect, which was distracting (The editor sure didn't check on his French!).
on_the_fritz's review
5.0
I'm a lot more on the Chrissy Teigen end of the cooking spectrum -- someone who is self-taught/gets their skill and cooking traditions from family. David Lebovitz is from a Chez Panisse pedigree, so there wasn't a lot in this book I could picture myself making. Regardless, this was a really fun read. I loved David's story-asides, hearing about adapting as an American in Paris, learning about French markets and culture of food in France. Without a doubt I picked up some great cooking knowledge.
jordanramirezpuckett's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.5
This is a delightful read. It reads more like a memoir than a cookbook and was my passport to Paris during these pandemic times. I didn't think I would make any of the recipes, but I couldn't resist trying both the cheese stuffed naan and the crab salad. Both were fantastic and so easy. I guess I'll have to start reading his blog for more Parisian recipes.
writerrhiannon's review
5.0
What a beautiful book! The pictures are gorgeous and the stories read like Parisian foodie love letters. Give this book to anyone who loves to cook or buy it for yourself if you need a little kitchen inspiration. Food blooger David Lebovitz provides detailed backgrounds on many of the common ingredients used in French cooking. For example, the many different types of chocolate and which dishes produce the best outcome from each variety. Equal parts cookbook and stories, you will find yourself reading (with great interest) about which types of eggs and milk to buy, as well as when to buy and how to mince garlic.
I would categorize this beautiful ode to French eating somewhere between "food porn" and "comfort food." The eye-rolling, ecstatic moaning when you see the photos and read the ingredients lists leads to a totally different type of warm-all-overs when you read the personal stories that allowed Lebovitz to compile this book. A perfect reflection of the food, friends, family Parisian lifestyle.
Read my full review here: http://www.ivoryowlreviews.blogspot.com/2014/04/my-paris-kitchen.html
I would categorize this beautiful ode to French eating somewhere between "food porn" and "comfort food." The eye-rolling, ecstatic moaning when you see the photos and read the ingredients lists leads to a totally different type of warm-all-overs when you read the personal stories that allowed Lebovitz to compile this book. A perfect reflection of the food, friends, family Parisian lifestyle.
Read my full review here: http://www.ivoryowlreviews.blogspot.com/2014/04/my-paris-kitchen.html
alexcanread's review
3.0
Beautiful photos and interesting recipes, but didn't leave me inspired to jump into cooking a bunch of new things.
marianneo's review against another edition
4.0
I'm a big fan of Lebovitz's, and not just because of his recipes. His observations about French and American cultures are spot on and pretty darn funny, and he always has fun anecdotes about Parisian life. Both those things alone would keep my interest in any book, so a book that has these AND is about food keeps me endlessly entertained.
The recipes in this book are a mix of French and newer American styles of cuisine, but they aren't trendy dishes that will go out of style; they're flavorful, don't shy away from various fats, and celebrate fresh, seasonal produce. There are lots of tips on sourcing ingredients and kitchenware, which I found pretty useful. He also gets extra points for being a fellow celery-hater and buckwheat-lover!
The recipes in this book are a mix of French and newer American styles of cuisine, but they aren't trendy dishes that will go out of style; they're flavorful, don't shy away from various fats, and celebrate fresh, seasonal produce. There are lots of tips on sourcing ingredients and kitchenware, which I found pretty useful. He also gets extra points for being a fellow celery-hater and buckwheat-lover!
laura_sorensen's review against another edition
5.0
Why can't David Lebovitz just invite me to dinner, oh, I don't know, like three times a week or so? Dang it.
alexcanread's review against another edition
3.0
Beautiful photos and interesting recipes, but didn't leave me inspired to jump into cooking a bunch of new things.