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US Mall 1 - Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home
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List Price: $35.00
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Manufacturer: Clarkson Potter
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.5944
EAN: 9781400049356
ISBN: 1400049350
Label: Clarkson Potter
Manufacturer: Clarkson Potter
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 240
Publication Date: 2004-10-26
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
Studio: Clarkson Potter
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Summary: French Food Made Easy
Comment: I've had this book for a few years and use it when I want to make a classic French bistro type meal. Last night I made the Beef Bourgignon for the 3rd time and it was a huge success. I learned to cook while living in Paris and used Mastering the Art of Cooking as my teacher.
Ian Garten makes the classics easy for busy folks and ensures excellent results.
The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is because I think Ian Garten goes a bit over the top with ingredients from time to time. For instance,
her Beef Bourgignon calls for 8 ounces of bacon. If you want an overwhelming bacon flavor to your dish then go for the 8 ounces. I cut it to 4 ounces and there is a subtle flavor of bacon (and less fat) in the finished product and much more like what you would experience in France.
She has a recipe for Celery Root Remoulade - a personal favorite and hard to find in restaurants. Her dressing recipe calls for way too much mayo and if you use the full amount your end result will be soggy and mushy.
So, think about how you like your food to taste and adjust her recipes accordingly. Her techniques are great and this book includes many of the classic French dishes that reflect the real food you find in France.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Disappointing!
Comment: Usually, Ms. Garten provides stellar recipes; however, "Barefoot in Paris" is about as bad as it gets. Her cooking times are optimistic at best and it appears that she presumes everyone has a each tool made available from Williams and Sonoma. Do yourself a favor and avoid this book, it's hack-y at best. Her recipes are neither easy nor could be made at home (unless you happen to timeshare with Gordon Ramsay). Bobby Flay's offerings are far better than Ms. Garten's misguided book.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Delicious and easy to make recipes!!!
Comment: After honeymooning in Paris, my husband and I craved the simplicity and decadent flavors of French cooking. I do believe that this cookbook provides a representative glimpse of french classic cooking. I am not saying these recipes are straight out of the bistros and cafes of Paris but that they are a more practical approach at some of France's most popular classic dishes. I am by no means a professional chef so I write this review from the standpoint of the average cook who enjoys tasty creations that are relatively inexpensive and easy to whip up at home :o)
Customer Rating:
Summary: Ou est la Tour Eiffel?
Comment: I have no desire to master French cooking and I'm not a fan of Julia Child. I do, however, love beautiful cookbooks that don't mind getting splattered and authors who pare things down to the basics, hence why I love Ina and have no problem giving this book five stars. The recipes are easy, basic riffs on French classics, that don't involve long preparations or too many ingredients. I've never eaten in a French bistro but I would hope that it would be like this. Ina's love of Paris and French cooking shines through but it's not cloying; rather, she wants you to enjoy it as much as she does without thinking you need to be fussy or over done. As usual, Ina has given her readers a treasure trove of pictures and information; it's a delight to sit down with and just read.
Customer Rating:
Summary: FRENCH QUICK & EASY-A BEAUTIFUL COOKBOOK
Comment: I have tried several French cookbooks, and I have loved each and every one. But French cooking can be time consuming. So if you would like to cook French recipes, but don't want the hassle of long drawn out processess, this is your book. Everything is easy to understand, and beautful to look at. My favorite was her version of a crème brûlée recipe. I have made it several times, and everytime it comes out flawless. I also loved many other recipes within this great idea of a cookbook. Thanks Ina.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: French Food Made Easy
Comment: I've had this book for a few years and use it when I want to make a classic French bistro type meal. Last night I made the Beef Bourgignon for the 3rd time and it was a huge success. I learned to cook while living in Paris and used Mastering the Art of Cooking as my teacher.
Ian Garten makes the classics easy for busy folks and ensures excellent results.
The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is because I think Ian Garten goes a bit over the top with ingredients from time to time. For instance,
her Beef Bourgignon calls for 8 ounces of bacon. If you want an overwhelming bacon flavor to your dish then go for the 8 ounces. I cut it to 4 ounces and there is a subtle flavor of bacon (and less fat) in the finished product and much more like what you would experience in France.
She has a recipe for Celery Root Remoulade - a personal favorite and hard to find in restaurants. Her dressing recipe calls for way too much mayo and if you use the full amount your end result will be soggy and mushy.
So, think about how you like your food to taste and adjust her recipes accordingly. Her techniques are great and this book includes many of the classic French dishes that reflect the real food you find in France.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Disappointing!
Comment: Usually, Ms. Garten provides stellar recipes; however, "Barefoot in Paris" is about as bad as it gets. Her cooking times are optimistic at best and it appears that she presumes everyone has a each tool made available from Williams and Sonoma. Do yourself a favor and avoid this book, it's hack-y at best. Her recipes are neither easy nor could be made at home (unless you happen to timeshare with Gordon Ramsay). Bobby Flay's offerings are far better than Ms. Garten's misguided book.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Delicious and easy to make recipes!!!
Comment: After honeymooning in Paris, my husband and I craved the simplicity and decadent flavors of French cooking. I do believe that this cookbook provides a representative glimpse of french classic cooking. I am not saying these recipes are straight out of the bistros and cafes of Paris but that they are a more practical approach at some of France's most popular classic dishes. I am by no means a professional chef so I write this review from the standpoint of the average cook who enjoys tasty creations that are relatively inexpensive and easy to whip up at home :o)
Customer Rating:
Summary: Ou est la Tour Eiffel?
Comment: I have no desire to master French cooking and I'm not a fan of Julia Child. I do, however, love beautiful cookbooks that don't mind getting splattered and authors who pare things down to the basics, hence why I love Ina and have no problem giving this book five stars. The recipes are easy, basic riffs on French classics, that don't involve long preparations or too many ingredients. I've never eaten in a French bistro but I would hope that it would be like this. Ina's love of Paris and French cooking shines through but it's not cloying; rather, she wants you to enjoy it as much as she does without thinking you need to be fussy or over done. As usual, Ina has given her readers a treasure trove of pictures and information; it's a delight to sit down with and just read.
Customer Rating:
Summary: FRENCH QUICK & EASY-A BEAUTIFUL COOKBOOK
Comment: I have tried several French cookbooks, and I have loved each and every one. But French cooking can be time consuming. So if you would like to cook French recipes, but don't want the hassle of long drawn out processess, this is your book. Everything is easy to understand, and beautful to look at. My favorite was her version of a crème brûlée recipe. I have made it several times, and everytime it comes out flawless. I also loved many other recipes within this great idea of a cookbook. Thanks Ina.
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