A collection of stories and 100 sweet and savory French-inspired recipes from popular food
blogger David Lebovitz reflecting the way Parisians eat today and featuring lush photography
taken around Paris and in David's Parisian kitchen. 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. In My Paris Kitchen 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. 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.
