Alice B. Toklas was an American writer and a central figure within Paris's early 20th-century avant-garde scene. Serving as Gertrude Stein's confidante, lover, and companion, she became integral to the literary and artistic life of her era. Her own literary contributions, while often overshadowed by Stein's, offer a unique perspective on culture and Parisian life. Though often perceived as a background figure for much of her life, her influence on artistic circles was undeniable.
When Alice B. Toklas was asked to write a memoir, she initially refused. Instead, she wrote The Alice B. Toklas Cook Book, a sharply written, deliciously rich cookbook memorializing meals and recipes shared by Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Wilder, Matisse, and Picasso. And of course by Alice and Gertrude themselves