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Scoop du Jour
THE PARIS COOKBOOK
When Patricia Wells moved to Paris in 1980, she meant
to stay for only two years, taking a brief break from
her job as a food writer at The New York Times. The
more she explored the markets and restaurants of France,
the more she wrote and the longer she stayed. Now, after
several best-sellers on the foods of France, she is
still there and still writing. This, her latest book,
leads readers on an exploration of Paris, covering all
aspects of the city's food scene, from three-star restaurants
and bistros to the recipes of market vendors and home
cooks. The 150 recipes range from a creamy white bean
soup to a classic chocolate mousse. Each dish is explained
in detail including helpful looking secrets, wine accompaniments
and Metro directions to each featured restaurant, cafe
and market. Black and white photos of people, places
and food take you to Paris in spirit and make you want
to put a bit of Paris in your own kitchen. Why not?
These recipes are from real people -- like "the
taxi driver's wife's secret mussels," a recipe
obtained as a result of a cab ride. Meet a fascinating
vendor and discover "the market gardener's zucchini
and curry soup." Learn the secrets of making Parisian
breads and salads with the best vinaigrette. The book
is a great gift for people who love Paris.
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