The most instructive book on fine French cooking written in the English language
- Elizabeth David,
This book fundamentally altered the way a basic human activity was preceived and pursued
- A. O. Scott, The New York Times
Has been described as being the best book about French cooking in English ... I agree
- Ambrose Heath, Guardian
As close to a divine text as you can get
- Matthew Fort, Guardian
'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 1,000 clear, authentic and delicious recipes for everything from Boeuf Bourguignon to the perfect omelette. Bon appetit!