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The book that introduced French cuisine to American home cooks
1961Slow paceThoughtful
What it is about
Julia Child, Louisette Bertholle and Simone Beck wrote this book for American cooks. It explains classic French recipes in careful detail, from sauces to roasts. The first volume appeared in 1961, and it made Child famous.
Who will enjoy it
Ambitious home cooks.
What you will get
Volume 1 was published in 1961.
Mastering the Art of French Cooking Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · French cuisine · Classic recipes · Technique
Length
684 pages · ≈ 20 h
More about this book
Characters
Julia Child, Louisette Bertholle and Simone Beck.
Setting
French cooking for American kitchens.
What makes it different
A demanding but rewarding cooking course.
Feel
Careful, exact and full of confidence.
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