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Michel Roux: A Life In The Kitchen (Hardcover)

by Michel Roux Jr (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson (29 Jan 2009)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0297844822
  • ISBN-13: 978-0297844822
  • Product Dimensions: 24.6 x 19.6 x 3.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 14,896 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'Roux's magnanimity - along with his passion for food and serious work ethic - shine through... the recipes in it are accessible, uncomplicated and wonderfully tempting' METRO 'Michel Roux Jr is one of Britain's finest chefs... it's fascinating stuff for anyone interested in classic French cookery... Fabulous.' FRESH 'elegant French recipes, such as duck confit, lobster with garlic butter and pink praline tart, that should appeal to any cook.' SQUARE MEAL 'Michel Roux Jnr's autobiography-cum-cookbook is half food memoir, half French recipe collection and wholly engrossing. Roux's anecdotes provide a fascinating window on a life spent pioneering French haute cuisine as a member of the UK's defining culinarly dynasty.' CATERER & HOTELKEEPER

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'Roux's magnanimity - along with his passion for food and serious work ethic - shine through... the recipes in it are accessible, uncomplicated and wonderfully tempting' (METRO )

'Michel Roux Jr is one of Britain's finest chefs... it's fascinating stuff for anyone interested in classic French cookery... Fabulous.' (FRESH )

'elegant French recipes, such as duck confit, lobster with garlic butter and pink praline tart, that should appeal to any cook.' (SQUARE MEAL )

'Michel Roux Jnr's autobiography-cum-cookbook is half food memoir, half French recipe collection and wholly engrossing. Roux's anecdotes provide a fascinating window on a life spent pioneering French haute cuisine as a member of the UK's defining culinarly dynasty.' (CATERER & HOTELKEEPER )
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5.0 out of 5 stars life in the kitchen, 16 April 2009
By Carolyn E. Daw (Wales) - See all my reviews
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A most interesting biography of young Roux showcasing international culinary skills, and will be of great interest to foodies all over the world. Classical foods in a contempory enviroment.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A true legend is also full of humour, fun and modesty.., 7 Jan 2010
By Bones "mindpower7" (High Wycombe, UK.) - See all my reviews
This is an absolutely delightful, engrossing book which is very hard to put down. Michel Roux jr details the various stages of his upbringing and culinary training, with revealing insights into his family life and how it integrated with the Roux family's ethic regarding food right from the start.

The book is a mixture of autobiography and recipes, and both aspects reveal an honest, down-to-earth and humourous personality which one might not expect given the cool, disciplined magnificence of Le Gavroche. The recipes vary between simple and challenging, but in many instances one gets the feeling that the results are achievable, if the ability is present, rather like a musician interpreting a classical piece.

Michel's tales are full of fun and intrigue, outlining the antics of youth, the sexual tension in the kitchen, and of course the ongoing pursuit for the highest standards in food. The book is also revealing in its insights into how a restaurant is run, with interesting and varied accounts spanning the author's own career.

This is a fascinating and utterly joyous book, which succinctly represents the sheer talent and charisma of this wonderful chef and his love of food.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A very fine memoir, 6 Dec 2009
By Mr W (Manchester, England) - See all my reviews
This book is a love letter to food and the practice of gourmet tastes. Throughout there are personal recollections and insights from a very distinguished chef. I particularly enjoyed his recollections about cooking for Mitterand and the various idiosyncracies of his eating habits.

The recipes range from basic level (but insightful) to things too complicated for this amateur cook to try, but it's a pleasurable and insightful read.

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