Russethouse Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Thanks to Richard T for his recommendation for this book :Instead I picked up a new book by Raymond Blanc called "A Taste of My Life" which is a mix of reminiscences of his early life in the Franche-Comté region, his life as a French person in England, the ups and downs of his business ventures and a lot of really good stuff about food - especially French food. Sometimes Blanc comes across as a little smug but in the next sentence he can be self-deprecating but mostly he comes across as a gentleman (and quite unlike most celebrity chefs). One minute he's talking about his childhood, the next about how to make a perfect soufflé or the British eating habits (as viewed by a Frenchman) in the 1970s. This is an excellent book, well written, well paced and would appeal to francophiles and foodies alike.I bought three copies of this book for various people and also put it on my own Christmas list - it's a great read, his passion for food and the explanations of why somethings work and some things just don't are excellent.Thoroughly recommended [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I bought this for my husband for Xmas and have just finished reading it myself.I thought it was a very good read, his passion definitely comes across and the stories behind the recipes were really interesting. I loved the story about the Queen Mother singing the Marseillaise. I did skip some of the more intense food bits - several pages on making souffles - it's the OH who does the cooking stuff! It did make me hungry every time I read a chapter though.......not good for the post-Xmas diet!Lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odile Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 thanks RH - as I was born in the same area, I am looking forward to reading it - I think he is the same age as me as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 I know how old he is so I'll be a lady.....schhhh [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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