Eloquently captured here, for the first time in English, is the life and art of Auguste Escoffier--the culinary legend whose brilliance and dedication changed the course of culinary history forever. Brimming with commentary on the French and British aristocrats, their dining habits, and amusements, the book also offers keen insights into the social and political systems at the time. 40 illustrations. Foreword by Julia Child.
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Eloquently captured here, for the first time in English, is the life and art of Auguste Escoffier--the culinary legend whose brilliance and dedication changed the course of culinary history forever. Brimming with commentary on the French and British aristocrats, their dining habits, and amusements, the book also offers keen insights into the social and political systems at the time. 40 illustrations. Foreword by Julia Child.
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