Friday, December 20, 2013

Book Review: Mastering the Art of French Eating

The late Julia Child is, without a doubt, the figurehead of American francophiles who also love food. Her book, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, has inspired thousands of cooks worldwide to try their hand at French cuisine. 




One such cook (and fellow American expat in Paris) inspired by Julia's enthusiasm for all things French was Ann Mah, the author of Mastering the Art of French Eating. She found herself stationed in Paris with her Diplomat husband; another striking similarity to Julia Child's circumstances. However, when Ann's husband was unexpectedly relocated to Iraq, she was left to navigate the myriad of culinary wonders in France alone. 



The fruit borne from Ann's solitary sojourn in Paris is her novel, Mastering the Art of French Eating. I flew through this book– absorbing page after page of sumptuous food writing. Included at the end of every chapter are recipes from various regions in France. Two of my favorites (that I can't wait to try cooking) are:

Salade Lyonnaise


Soupe Pistou

I would definitely recommend this book for anyone who's interested in France, food, or travel. Happy reading!



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