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Pampille's Table
King
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Description for Pampille's Table
Paperback. Inspired by references to the "delicious books of Pampille" in Proust's "Remembrance of Things Past", this book is adapted for the modern American kitchen. It includes recipes that are practical for modern cooks. Translator(s): King, Shirley. Series: At Table. Num Pages: 276 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DDF; WBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5182 x 3429 x 15. Weight in Grams: 273.
Inspired by references to the “delicious books of Pampille” in Proust’s Remembrance of Things Past, the veteran cookbook author Shirley King adapted this gastronomic gem of a book for the modern American kitchen. Marthe Daudet (1878–1960) was Pampille, and her book Les Bons Plats de France, originally published in 1919, is still regarded as a classic in France. Her intriguing mix of charming writing, insightful wit, and wonderful, authentic recipes makes this a travelogue as well as a useful cookbook. While remaining faithful to Pampille’s language and work, King has updated the recipes when necessary to make them practical for ... Read more
Inspired by references to the “delicious books of Pampille” in Proust’s Remembrance of Things Past, the veteran cookbook author Shirley King adapted this gastronomic gem of a book for the modern American kitchen. Marthe Daudet (1878–1960) was Pampille, and her book Les Bons Plats de France, originally published in 1919, is still regarded as a classic in France. Her intriguing mix of charming writing, insightful wit, and wonderful, authentic recipes makes this a travelogue as well as a useful cookbook. While remaining faithful to Pampille’s language and work, King has updated the recipes when necessary to make them practical for ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
276
Condition
New
Series
At Table
Number of Pages
276
Place of Publication
Nebraska, United States
ISBN
9780803278271
SKU
V9780803278271
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Ref
99-1
About King
Shirley King (1931–2005) worked in the food business for more than twenty-five years as a chef, caterer, consultant, writer, and instructor. She was the author of the classic cookbook Fish, the Basics: An Illustrated Guide to Selecting and Cooking Fresh Seafood.
Reviews for Pampille's Table
"King has done her colleagues an enduring professional service with publication of Pampille's Table."—Food Arts "[In King's] excellent translation, many of the recipes exhibit a timeless appeal and are surprisingly appropriate for the modern table, as is Pampille's advice. . . . Readers will be enchanted with the voice and view of Pampille."—Publishers Weekly “The At Table series published by ... Read more