The World in My Kitchen: The Adventures of a (Mostly) French Woman in New York
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| Rating | : | 4.19 (503 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0743490282 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-04-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
At times clichéd, Rossant's writing is vivid and opinionated, which makes her good company, and the recipes that follow each chapter are as eclectic as one would wish from a well-traveled writer. . These two callings, teacher and cook, led her through many jobs, a television show, friendships with celebrity "foodies," several cookbooks and eventually around the world collecting recipes and experiences in not only the usual destinations but also such exotic spots as Xi-an, a Chinese Muslim city. (Sept.)Copyright © Reed Business I
The train is going so fast that the landscape is all but a blur. It is 1955, and we are on our way to New York." So begins the marvelous journey of Colette Rossant, just married to an American architect and about to leave France for a new life in the heart of New York City. Between taking on an astoundingly diverse series of jobs, raising four children, and renovating a Soho town house, Colette develops her own flair for food -- and for superb food writing. She rides camels through the Australian outback, barters lipstick for fresh vegetables in Tanzania, and is almost arrested as a spy by the Chinese secret police -- just because she is trying to eat like a local. I am excited but also scared. Either with her husband and children, or on her own, she travels to Africa, China, Japan, and South America, exploring cuisine and culture around the globe. As New York magazine's "Underground Gourmet," she hails the city's staggering array of outstanding ethnic cuisine. The children's cooking school she starts for her daughter's friends turns into a starring role on a PBS television series. From time to time, I can see a farm in the mist surrounded by a sea of green fields. Charming, indomitable, endlessly c
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