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Title: This book may not be what you are expecting...
Review: A few important words of disclosure about this book: From the title, you might expect that this is the story of someone who worked in a french restaurant. It isn't. The author isn't actually a chef--she is an American housewife who writes cookbooks. Also, the author is (or was) a vegitarian and organic food nut who grows her own lettuce so don't expect many stories about duck confit, truffle studded chicken, etc. in the tradition of Peter Mayle.In fact, this book probably owes its existence to Peter Mayle's success. Unlike Mayle, however, Hermann Loomis seems more interested in writing about herself and her child than France.The book is not particularly well written (or edited) and almost seems like notes for a book. And I was hoping for a French "Kitchen Confidential". That said, it is pleasant light reading that offers a few insights into life in France. And I'll probably try to one of the dessert recipies.
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