- Hardcover: 336 pages
- Publisher: William Morrow Cookbooks (1 Nov 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0060184698
- ISBN-13: 978-0060184698
- Product Dimensions: 24.1 x 19.7 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,767,751 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The indefatigable Patricia Wells constitutes something of a one-woman Paris tourist industry. The Paris Cookbook is the latest bulletin from her long, enthralled love affair with the French capital and its food. She is not shy of declaring her passion: it is her life's interest and she is, perhaps rightly, proprietorial to a degree. "This then," she declares in the introduction, "is my Paris." Over 150 recipes have been extracted from the food markets and restaurant kitchens of the city and assembled into a heady collection. Traditional bistro favourites such as Grilled Flank Steak, Onion Soup, Sauerkraut with Pork and Sausages, and Almond Ice-Cream rub shoulders with the more sophisticated and luxurious productions of the grand chefs, which include Watercress Soup with Caviar, Coddled Eggs with Cream and Maple Syrup, Black Truffle Mayonnaise and Fricassé of Chicken with Morels. Wells has her favourites among the chefs of Paris, and the name of Joel Rebuchon, with whom she has collaborated on a book, appears frequently, together with those of his acolytes. Indeed, one suspects a degree of harmless collusion between Wells and her chef friends, as she helpfully appends address, telephone number and Métro stop of the contributing restaurant or shop to many of the recipes, presumably in case one is so overcome as to require instant assuagement at the source. This would be understandable, as (despite a tendency to gush) she has put together a remarkable set of recipes that vividly evoke the vibrancy of the Paris food scene. --Robin Davidson
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
The Mail on Sunday, You magazine, July 22, 2001
' In a personal cook's tour of her adopted city Patricia Wells opens up her address book, reveals some favourite spots'
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A masterful insight into the eclectic mix of Paris cooking.,
This review is from: The Paris Cookbook (Hardcover)
Patricia Wells has done it again! You can almost smell the food as she takes us into many of her favourite eating places in Paris. This volume is much more modern in feel than Bistro Cooking, and contains some surprising things, like recipes for Thai curry paste and curry powder. This is modern French cookery at its best, lovingly described, with many personal touches. Not everything comes from masterchefs - I particularly liked the recipe for The Taxi Driver's Wife's Secret Mussels. Perhaps we can persuade her to do a companion volume on Rome?
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This review is from: The Paris Cookbook (Paperback)
My introduction to Patricia Wells came through 'Trattoria' - one of my favourite cook books of all time. The recipes in that book are simple, use few, accessible ingredients and are recipes that actually work. I thought this was Wells' 'style' - simplicity of ingredient, approach and method so, unfortunately, I was disappointed with 'Paris'. The food is too complicated, her prose a little patronising and lengthy. There is very little in this book that appeals as to me the food is complicated and, dare I say it, too expensive. The robustness and wholesomeness, the simplicity and the fun of cookery apparent in 'Trattoria' - which incidentally I highly recommend - are not here.
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4.4 out of 5 stars (23 customer reviews) 55 of 57 people found the following review helpful:
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TERRIFIC RECIPES IF YOU HAVE THE TIME!,
By Sandra D. Peters "Seagull Books" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Paris Cookbook (Hardcover)
The recipes contained in this book are numerous and diverse. However, unless one is experienced in French cuisine, it may be difficult to achieve the exact same end result as one who has experience, such as the author. The recipes are certainly original and authentic. As dedicated chefs will know, one cannot rush in the preparation of these recipes and the downside, for most of us who are career people, is finding the time and energy to prepare most of the recipes contained here. They are by no means ones you can whip up in thirty minutes or less. Some take the best part of the day to prepare so perhaps these recipes are best set aside for special occasions, week-ends or for some event where time is not a factor. "The Paris Cookbook" will make a great addition to any library. Most of the recipes tried to date are excellent such as the Bonaparte's Chicken Salad and the Zucchini and Curry Soup; however, you might want to pass by the White Bean Soup - it left a lot to be desired and had the same appeal as wallpaper paste! Oh, well, we cannot expect every recipe to be perfect. 64 of 68 people found the following review helpful:
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Appealing Fare,
By disco75 "disco75" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Paris Cookbook (Hardcover)
Wells has assembled a fine collection of recipes culled from the many wonderful restaurants in Paris, whose chefs she seems to know, and from other sources such as French magazines and newspapers. What she seeks to present is a sampling of quintessentially French urban fare that reflects the tastes of a populace enamored with daily marketing, locally grown, fresh produce, and distinctive saucing. The recipes are well written, clear for both newer and more seasoned cooks, and generally straight-forward, non-complex. Her instructions provide the rationale behind each dish, and her selections stray from the familiar French cuisine found in the myriad other cookbooks on the subject. The book has a distinctive appearance, with B&W photos displaying the cooks, restaurants, and markets rather than the food. Wells is a connoiseur of food and other social features, and her writing is mildly pretentious, but the food is accessible and the dishes come out tasty and reliable. The book contains separate chapters for Appetizers, Salads, Breads, Vegetables, Potatoes, Pasta/Grains, Soups, Fish, Poultry, Meats, and Desserts. Its offerings are produce friendly so that it works well for vegetarians. Interesting recipes include the Aspargus Veloute, a soup made from the oft-discarded stems of the spears; Carrot Salad with Cumin and Lemon Juice; Spinach, Bacon, Tomato and Avocado Salad; Asparagus and Arugula Salad; Zucchini Stuffered with Goat Cheese and Mint; Jerusalem Artichoke Puree; Cooked Carrots with Orange and Cumin; Potatoes Anna; Penne with Mustard and Chives; Polenta Fries; and Pumpkin Soup. There are several bean dishes and polenta recipes. 29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
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The Paris Cookbok,
By Paul Madden - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Paris Cookbook (Hardcover)
Nobody has a finger on French cooking like Patricia Wells and certainly nobody has the pulse on the Parisian food story like Madame Wells. She has been at the epicenter of the Parsian restaurant scene and has incredible access to the powers that be. Patricia Wells not only is a superb journalist but her taste in food is au courant. She has gathered recipes that not only enliven the palate but also are very practical. The recipes are uncomplicated and have easily obtainable ingredients. The book has the flavor of Paris - one can almost be there and smell the glorious aromas. This is not a coffee table type cookbook. It is a black and white themed portrait from its blurred image of the Eiffel Tower to the intimate photographs around and inside the greatest food scene in the world.
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