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Rachel Khoo moved to Paris, studied patisserie, fell in love with the city, became a restaurateur in a very tiny space, then, a television star, and is now a bestselling author! Not every lover of Paris experiences this career trajectory, but cooks of all skill levels with a taste for French fare will be inspired by The Little Paris Kitchen to try an updated approach to French cuisine. In this charming cookbook, Khoo demystifies French cooking with 120 enticing recipes for simple, classic, and fresh French dishes, from gouter (snacks) to elegant desserts. More than 100 breathtaking photos from celebrated photographer David Loftus shine a spotlight on the delicious food and the City of Light, and capture Khoo interacting with her purveyors and friends. We all can't have springtime in Paris. But we all can enjoy this delectable, do-able food!
"A fresh approach to everything edible" is how Paris-based restaurateur/cooking show host Rachel Khoo describes her culinary philosophy. Her English-language book debut The Little Paris Kitchen, which borrows its title from her BBC cooking show, sets out that cooking creed with 120 French and French-influenced recipes. Her modern take on classics like Coq au vin and Tartine Tatin demonstrate her culinary fluency.
'Rachel is an inventive chef ... who runs [supperclubs] to show off her immense culinary skill' - Huffington Post
Anonymous
Posted February 23, 2013
The book is an excellant companion to the series of TV programmes that were shown on the BBC in the UK. It easily dispels the secrets of French cooking with easy to follow recipes. To see the size, or lack of size, of Rachel's Paris kitchen gives you confidence when trying the recipes. If in the States, demand to obtain a DVD of the programmes. 'You can smell the French food from the UK.' I am sure you will have a similar experience in the USA. I am buying a copy of the book for my american bother-in-law, who has taken up cookery as a serious hobby.
Roger Fish
Cambridgeshire, UK
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Posted March 1, 2013
THIS BOOK IS FANTASTIC! I had become bored with cooking, and here this little gem comes along. The recipies are interesting, well-written, delicious, and EASY. The photography and her little drawings are creative inspirations. I absolutely love this cookbook. Thank you Rachel.
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Rachel Khoo moved to Paris, studied patisserie, fell in love with the city, became a restaurateur in a very tiny space, then, a television star, and is now a bestselling author! Not every lover of Paris experiences this career trajectory, but cooks of all skill levels with a taste for French fare will be inspired by The Little Paris Kitchen to try an updated approach to French cuisine. In this charming cookbook, Khoo demystifies French cooking with 120 enticing recipes for simple, classic, and fresh French ...