Specialites De La Maison

by American Friends of France; Hartley, Christine Schwartz

• ISBN13: 9780061998102
• ISBN10: 0061998109
• Copyright: 2010-04-13
• Publisher: Harpercollins

Summary

A certain widely-travelled New Yorker, a gourmet who sometimes prepares his own dishes, was recently asked his opinion of SpEacute;cialitEacute;s de la Maison, issued by the American Friends of France. His reply: "I enjoyed it tremendously because it is a sort of travelogue of cuisine compounded by a number of gay and intelligent people who have made their mark in the world, and who evidently have a wholesome respect for the pleasures of the table. To me it is valuable for those dread moments when the stove looks cold and uncooperative, the muse of inspiration is mute, and the guests are determined to arrive at a quarter before eight." -from SpEacute;cialitEacute;s de la Maison, 1949 edition First published in 1940, SpEacute;cialitEacute;s de la Maison presents a diverse collection of recipes by Hollywood and Broadway celebrities, renowned socialites, noteworthy writers, members of the royalty, famous couturiers, and restaurateurs. With original illustrations by Clement Hurd, Alajalov, and Jean PagEgrave;s, and a new foreword by Graydon Carter, editor of Vanity Fair, this charming facsimile edition is an enlightening and entertaining illustration of what the wealthy and famous cooked when eating en famille. The busy host or hostess will appreciate that the recipes are easy, short, no-fuss, and truly fun to make-not to mention tasty conversation starters. Bon appEacute;tit!