When French Women Cook

A Gastronomic Memoir with Over 250 Recipes

Madeleine Kamman

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English

Ten Speed Press
01 November 2010

Biography: general; Memoirs; Cookery, food & drink; General cookery & recipes; National & regional cuisine

Part memoir, part cookbook, this classic of food literature is an immersion course in authentic, regional French home cooking from a world-renowned culinary authority.

Part memoir, part cookbook, this classic of food literature is an immersion course in authentic, regional French home cooking from a world-renowned culinary authority.

As a young woman, Madeleine Kamman developed her passion for food by working in the kitchens of France's most respected regional cooks. She dedicates one chapter to each of these remarkable women, who nourished her appetite for the tradition, rigor, and deeply personal nature of cooking. Her exuberant memoir-originally published over 30 years ago-tells of collecting mussels at the shore, churning butter from the milk of village cows, gathering mushrooms in nearby woods, and then transforming them into glorious meals under the tutelage of her beloved mentors. Over 250 recipes for the simple dishes Kamman learned at their sides accompany her evocative reminiscences of a bygone era in rural France. Now in paperback, this classic is required reading for anyone who wants to know more about la cuisine fran aise and the life, times, and tastes of a woman who helped to shape American cooking.

By: Madeleine Kamman
Imprint: Ten Speed Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 466g
ISBN: 9781580083652
ISBN 10: 158008365X
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 01 November 2010
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for When French Women Cook: A Gastronomic Memoir with Over 250 Recipes

"An excellent book for reading, learning, and a bit of nostalgia. —Christian Science Monitor On The New Making of a Cook: ""This monumental, professional, thorough, and well-researched book is inspiring. Combining French savoir-faire-Cartesian thinking with American ingenuity, enthusiasm, and unconventionality, Madeleine Kamman has produced a remarkable work that will be edifying for any cook but essential for the serious culinary student."" —Jacques Pépin"