Louisette Bertholle Book order (chronological)

From historic Gallic masterpieces to the seemingly artless perfection of a dish of spring-green peas, this beautiful book, with more than 100 instructive illustrations leads the cook infallibly through each essential step of a recipe to its final creation.

This isn't just any cookery book. It is 'Mastering the Art of French Cooking', first published in 1961, & it's a book that is a statement, not of culinary intent, but of aspiration, a commitment to a certain sort of good life, a certain sort of world-view; a votive object implying taste & appetite & a little je ne sais quoi.

This is the classic guide to French cooking, with over 1,000 clear,authentic and delicious recipes for everything from Boeuf Bourguignon to the perfect omelette. Bon appetit!