French Home Cooking: In Your Kitchen

This book is about how ordinary French householders prepare simple, good, economical food in their own urban and/or farmhouse kitchens for themselves, their families, and occasional guests. It is written especially for those United States householders who love good, tasteful food and are willing to invest a little time in learning how most French homemakers plan, shop, prepare, and serve family meals.

Today, it is almost impossible to find true French home cooking in United States restaurants. Traditional French dishes, once familiar items on the menus of fine French restaurants, have almost disappeared in favor of new creations made of exotic, trendy, costly ingredients. For those who love traditional French food and want it often, the message is clear: make it in your kitchen, and make it yourself. For most Americans, to think of preparing French meals on a day-to-day basis is a daunting thought. If you feel a little overwhelmed by this thought, take courage! I have written this book, for you!