Mastering the Art of French Cooking Vol

This isn't just any cookery book. It is Mastering the Art of French Cooking first published in 1961 and it's a book that is a statement not of culinary intent but of aspiration a commitment to a certain sort of good life a certain sort of world-view; a votive object implying taste and appetite and a little je ne sais quoi. Julia Child was like Amelia Earhart or Eleanor Roosevelt: she was a hero who'd gone out there and made a difference. Her books are a triumph and also a trophy. (AA Gill The Times). This is the classic guide to French cooking with over 1000 clear authentic and delicious recipes for everything from Boeuf Bourguignon to the perfect omelette. Bon appetit!