A new, beautifully rendered edition of Richard Olney's classic book Simple French Food , widely considered one of the most important cookbooks ever published.
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A new, beautifully rendered edition of Richard Olney's classic book Simple French Food , widely considered one of the most important cookbooks ever published.
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Add this copy of Simple French Food: 40th Anniversary Edition to cart. $108.82, new condition, Sold by Revaluation Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Exeter, DEVON, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2014 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Add this copy of Simple French Food 40th Anniversary Edition to cart. $143.73, like new condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2014 by Harvest Publications.
Like many people I think Olney's book is one of the very best cookery books available. I've had a copy for many years and its falling apart. Simple French Food is well written in an engaging style, and Olney not only communicates how to prepare food well and with respect, he often imparts why a particular dish is historically important. Many modern celebrity chefs owe their fame to rewriting Olney's work as their own. Everyone should own and use this book.
janjan
Jun 30, 2011
Pure Olney
That's all I have to say!!! all of his books are so worthwhile that you cannot go wrong with any of them!
Patricia A G
Apr 14, 2011
Cooks Must-Read
If you are interested in the selection, preparation and presentation of food this book is both efficient and thorough.
Olney draws distinctions between simplest and classic dishes, and gives wonderful surround to the recipes. I made his rabbit with red wine, and found it excellent. This is much more than just a French cookbook.
