Classic French Cooking by Elisabeth Luard

Classic French Cooking

Recipes for mastering the French Kitchen

by Elisabeth Luard

MQ Publishing, 2004, ISBN 1840727241, lightly illustrated, illustrated endpapers, burgundy colour dipped fore edges, two ribbon bookmarks attached, hardcover

Near Fine Condition, minor edge and shelf wear, minor rubbing and bumping to covers, edges and corners, no inscriptions, sticker residue on front cover (see photographs)

“Over 100 traditional French recipes have been simplified for the contemporary kitchen.  Elisabeth Luard uses her wide, personal experience to explore the relationship between the French way of life and its culinary history and traditions.  Charming line illustrations by the author truly capture the spirit of France.
Classic French Cooking is the product of a lifetime’s learning.  Elisabeth Luard’s first lessons in cooking came from her family cook, Bernadette, who had never read a recipe in her life, but knew the best of her native French cuisine.  Later with a family of her own, Elisabeth moved to the Languedoc where she immersed herself in the local culture, and developed an intense passion for the French way of life.”