Lunch in Paris: A Delicious Love Story, with Recipes [Paperback]

`New York Times bestseller... American woman who falls in love with a Frenchman... [discovering] a whole new way of eating...' --The Bookseller, 8th April 2011

So much more than simply a novel... A mouth-watering selection of recipes intersperses this entertaining story... allowing you to experience the gastronomic delights of the French capital as you read... Whether you re a hopeless romantic, a domestic goddess or somewhat lacking in the culinary skills department then Lunch in Paris is sure to provide food for thought for all tastes. This delectable delight is the perfect way to enjoy lunch in Paris if you can t be there yourself. --French Property News, August 2011

Elizabeth Bard dishes up her cultural observations and reflections in and engaging, conversational style. Her relationship with her mother is particularly enjoyable and no doubt recognisable to many women... Though tinged with sadness, it s as warming at Moelleux au Chocolat Kitu ... a tasty book indeed! --We Love This Book, Summer 2011 issue

'And when you've done your homework (and cooked the tea, sorted the washing, changed the baby, ironed the cat etc), you can lock yourself in the bathroom with this story of recipes and romance in Paris. Cold shower optional, though recommended.' --Familiesonline.co.uk, August 2011

--Review for Lunch in Paris



Bard ruefully considers the subtleties of Franco-American relations. The New York Times

A smart, coquettish [food memoir]. Entertainment Weekly

[A] cheerful charming memoir. Elle

A charming romance with [Bard's] love of French food. Sweet and heartfelt. People Style Watch

It's safe to say that Bard... is becoming a little more French each and every day. New York Post

You'll love this voyage into the gastronomic soul of the French. USA Today

Part love story, part cookbook, and the perfect get-away-from-it-all escape for a dreary day. Redbook

A delicious story. Harper s Bazaar

The culture, romance and mouthwatering recipes make it hard to put down! Glamour

The author s charming narrative and penetrating insights quickly add a subtle complexity that will captivate readers. Kirkus Reviews

A smart and emotional story. Publishers Weekly

The book does an excellent job of placing food within culture. AM New York

Bard [includes] numerous, cinema-ready, glimpses into her relationship. Booklist

This story and its accompanying recipes will warm your soul. Book Page

It's nearly impossible not to fall in love with her along the way. Chicago Sun-Times

Bard tackles moments of culture shock and plain disorientation. The Miami Herald

The story of a young woman struggling to find her place in the world. New York Journal of Books

[A] frothy confection of a memoir. Newsday

In her first book, Bard tracks their relationship through meals. The Orange County Register

...includes recipes at the end of each chapter for those wanting to cook up a little romance of their own. The San Diego Union-Tribune

[A] charmingly enviable tale. St. Petersburg Times

--Reviews for Lunch in Paris

Elizabeth Bard dishes up her cultural observations and reflections in and engaging, conversational style. Her relationship with her mother is particularly enjoyable and no doubt recognisable to many women... Though tinged with sadness, it s as warming at Moelleux au Chocolat Kitu ... a tasty book indeed! --We Love This Book, Summer 2011 issue