My Paris Kitchen

<b>A collection of stories and 100 sweet and savory French-inspired recipes that reflect the way Parisians eat today featuring lush Parisian photography</b><br><b><br>David Lebovitz is a rare specimen: both a terrific storyteller and a brilliant uncompromising recipe writer.--Yotam Ottolenghi</b> <p/>In 2004 David Lebovitz packed up his most treasured cookbooks a well-worn cast-iron skillet and his laptop and moved to Paris. In that time the culinary culture of France has shifted as a new generation of chefs and home cooks--most notably in Paris--incorporates ingredients and techniques from around the world into traditional French dishes. <p/>In<i> My Paris Kitchen</i> David remasters the classics introduces lesser-known fare and presents 100 sweet and savory recipes that reflect the way modern Parisians eat today. You'll find Soupe à l'oignon Cassoulet Coq au vin and Croque-monsieur as well as Smoky barbecue-style pork Lamb shank tagine Dukkah-roasted cauliflower Salt cod fritters with tartar sauce and Wheat berry salad with radicchio root vegetables and pomegranate. And of course there's dessert: Warm chocolate cake with salted butter caramel sauce Duck fat cookies Bay leaf poundcake with orange glaze French cheesecake . . . and the list goes on. <p/>David also shares stories told with his trademark wit and humor; and lush photography taken on location around Paris and in David's kitchen reveals the quirks trials beauty and joys of life in the culinary capital of the world.