A treat of a read for Francophiles and food lovers alike, Edible French is the tastiest way to explore French culture-one that will leave you in high spirits-or, as the French say, vous donnera la pache (give you the peach).
Clotilde Dusoulier is the thirtysomething Parisienne behind the
award-winning food blog Chocolate & Zucchini, in which she shares
her passion for all things edible. Her focus is on fresh, colorful,
and seasonal foods, making room for both wholesome, nourishing
dishes and sweet treats. An enthusiastic explorer of flavors and
acute observer of culinary trends, she contributes to food and
travel magazines around the world, and has authored cookbooks and a
guidebook. She lives in Paris, in the Montmartre neighborhood, with
her boyfriend and their young son.
Melina Josserand is a mother of four, a full-time lawyer, and a
watercolor artist. Born and raised in France in the back of an
antiques gallery, she now lives and works in London.
Reviews for Chocolate and Zucchini:
“Clotilde Dusoulier, a young French woman who discovered her love
for food in the United States, shares with readers her
lighthearted, enthusiastic, and thoroughly modern approach to a
very personal culinary passion.”
—Susan Herrmann Loomis, author of On Rue Tatin and The French
Farmhouse Cookbook
"This collection of remarkably accomplished recipes, from
market-fresh salads to indulgent desserts, includes a soupçon of
tasty tales and tips from Clotilde’s Parisian kitchen, and is sure
to inspire readers and cooks no matter where they live."
—David Lebovitz, author of The Perfect Scoop and Room For
Dessert
"Is there any food lover who doesn't dream about living, cooking,
and eating in Paris? This charming homage to French home cooking
feeds that fantasy with a feast."
—Melissa Clark
“Clotilde Dusoulier’s comfortable, homey food has just the right
amount of authentic French flair, and her stories of life in Paris
speak to food’s universal ability to bring people together and make
them happy. Of course, being transported to Paris never hurts
either.”
—Dave Lieberman
Reviews for The French Market Cookbook:
“Vegetable dishes at their brightest and most imaginative! Clotilde
adds a touch of surprise to every recipe. Who needs beef in
shepherd’s pie when you can have lentils and broccoli? Not Clotilde
. . . and now not moi.”
—Dorie Greenspan
“ ‘Food blogger’ doesn’t do Clotilde Dusoulier justice. True, she’s
amassed a cult following with her pioneering website, but she’s
also a journalist with her finger on the pulse of Parisian
culture—and an expert and wholly original cook. With its delicious,
vegetable-driven take on French cuisine, The French Market Cookbook
is a triumph of all Dusoulier brings to the table, as enlightened
and joyous as the woman behind it.”
—Dan Barber
“Coaxing out each ingredient's true, rich flavor remains the book's
greatest triumph … Dusoulier's refreshingly simple, yet
comprehensive, manual urges that we go to the market to "be
surprised and seduced by the ingredients," to which we answer
"oui."”
—Saveur.com
“We know the French have a way with butter, cheese and wine, but
they're also supertalented with preparing green beans, eggplant and
cabbage. And while "healthy French food" may sound like an
oxymoron, Clotilde Dusoulier, who lives in Paris and writes the
blog Chocolate and Zucchini, promises veggies don't have to be
doused in cream or mixed with a pile of pasta to taste
delicious.”
– Oprah.com, The Best Cookbooks of Summer 2013
“If you can’t make it to France this summer, The French Market
Cookbook by Clotilde Dusoulier will teach your Union Square spoils
to speak francais. No heavy white sauces or elaborate steps here,
just regional, ingredient-driven, rustic-elegant fare … Get the
taste of jealousy out of your mouth with cherry-rose compote or
peach clafoutis, ooh la la.”
– Edible Manhattan
"Vibrant photographs throughout highlight the textures, colors, and
simplicity of Dusoulier's fare and will inspire readers to either
cook or book a trip to France."
– Publishers Weekly
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