The Secret History of French Cooking: The Outlaw Chefs Who Made Food Modern
Barr knows his stuff, and doesn’t overstuff ... Barr’s sentences are crisp, sometimes slightly undercooked — here come the food metaphors, creeping in ... You’ll finish his secret history five pounds heavier but a little happier.
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Captures big personalities in lively detail and recreates luxurious meals on the page. An outstanding book for anyone interested in French history and food, gender, and culture studies.
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Immersive ... Multipronged ... Raucous ... A savory recreation of a seminal food scene.
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