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La Mere Brazier: The Mother of Modern French Cooking Hardcover – March 25, 2014

by Eugenie Brazier (Author), Drew Smith (Translator), Paul Bocuse (Foreword)
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Available in English for the first time, this charming book combines over 300 classic regional French recipes from Lyon, the hotbed of the French culinary scene, with reminiscences by one of the only female chefs to have won six Michelin stars. La Mère Brazier became the most famous restaurant in France—a magical gastronomic experience that drew such stars as Marlene Dietrich as well as French presidents. Its proprietor and chef, Eugénie Brazier, was the first woman awarded six Michelin stars. She became—and still is today—the inspiration and mentor for modern French cooking, and leading chefs including Paul Bocuse have trained with her. Written in her words and first published in 1977, La Mère Brazier is a culinary masterpiece. Part memoir and part recipe collection, it is translated into English here for the first time. This is a master class in how to cook, with over 300 recipes—from Bresse chicken in mourning (with truffles) to lobster Aurora as well as simple classics like artichokes with foie gras—that anyone can easily follow at home. While most classic French recipes are complicated and time-consuming, Brazier’s cooking is more practical and user-friendly. This book features anecdotal culinary wisdom and charming trivia (Bocuse had to iron tablecloths and wash dishes before moving up to prepping). Filling an important gap in culinary history, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in classic recipes and French regional cuisine.
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    272 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Rizzoli
  4. Publication date
    March 25, 2014
  5. Dimensions
    6.73 x 1.36 x 9.06 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    9780847840960
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0847840960
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"...extraordinary...La Mere Brazier brings the life, voice and recipes of an iconic French chef to an Anglophone audience at long last. Care has been taken to retain the historical accuracy of the recipes while making them accessible to modern home cooks." -Saveur

"This book, first published in 1977, offers a charming glimpse into those early days and also features recipes that make classic, French cooking a lot more accessible..." -Cookbooks365

"...her cookbook is a classic." -Eater 

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Eugénie Brazier is the mother of modern French cooking. She opened her restaurant in 1921 and went on to earn six Michelin stars—the only woman to do so until 2009. Among the chefs that trained with her were Paul Bocuse and Bernard Pacaud of L’Ambroisie in Paris, both three-star Michelin icons. Paul Bocuse holds three Michelin stars and is renowned as one of the world’s preeminent chefs.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0847840964
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rizzoli; Illustrated edition (March 25, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780847840960
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0847840960
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.08 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.73 x 1.36 x 9.06 inches
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marcus welch
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2024
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Excellent book with fantastic recipes and information.
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Eulogia
5.0 out of 5 stars A Fascinating Look At La Mère
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2015
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You can never read too many cookbooks. This one is a treasure. Eugénie Brazier is the only woman to win six Michelin stars for her restaurants. Although the recipes in this book are not written in the way we today are accustomed to, it's still possible to learn from her methods and ingredients. Unfortunately, La Mère was able to source fresh ingredients from the Lyon countryside; we no longer have such fresh food available to us and it obviously affects the flavor of the dishes. The story of her life is well worth reading, her rise from a farm girl to the woman who fearlessly ran restaurants and trained many now famous chefs. This is a must have addition to any cookbook collection.
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Adamdeus
5.0 out of 5 stars The Mother of French Cooking
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2020
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La Mere Brazier is a demanding, hard working, tough as nails task master. Her attention to detail, and uncompromising standards are the foundation of fine French cuisine. If you hunger for the source, you've found it.
It also magical nourishment for the soul. Being afforded a glimpse is a delicious treat for anyone interested in who taught the great chefs of France. Look no further you've found her!
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4.0 out of 5 stars French cooking made accessible
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2020
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Part biography, part historical cook book, "La Mere Brazier" makes French cooking doable. I have stacks of cookery books. Some are filled with recipes that sound tasty but not even remotely possible for me/my kitchen/my grocer. There a many recipes in this book that can be done with relatively modest resources in a small kitchen. Many of which were made by La Mere Brazier over a wood stove without running water in rural France. While I cannot do "Crayfish in their Jus" I can do many of the 18 egg dishes on offer. I am sorely tempted to buy a small jar of truffles just to try truffle crepes. But I can't see me making the cake of chicken livers any time soon.
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Josette
5.0 out of 5 stars Cooking
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2021
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I sent it to my son and he’s enjoying it
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Primer Mama
5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2019
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This was a perfect gift for my honeymooner who’d just returned from that very area in France!
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JFS
5.0 out of 5 stars a good cookbook addition
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2017
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An excellent reprint of a classic. An excellent book for the more advanced book as the recipes take a little savy about cooking.
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Guillaume
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2016
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Great recipes book but not only recipes, lots to learn about Eugenie Brazier. I definitely recommend, it probably is the best book about her and her recipes that is available in english.
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5.0 out of 5 stars History!!
Reviewed in Canada on July 3, 2020
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The recipes are simple and easy to follow, limited ingredients!!
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nilufer
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in India on July 18, 2017
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Irene Ford
5.0 out of 5 stars Great classic
Reviewed in Australia on September 2, 2018
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A great book from a French cuisine legend. Great buy.
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L Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars Masterful and classic
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 14, 2016
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I intend to give this to every budding chef I know. Classic recipes, classic design, it would look perfect in a kitchen as well as on a coffee table - more than just a collection of sophisticated French dishes, the book is a chance to learn the story of the brilliant, eccentric and above all masterful Eugénie Brazier, whose restaurant was adored by so many and envied by all. An excellent book for any cook aiming to try something new...by going back to the past!
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5.0 out of 5 stars First person to win 6 stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 26, 2021
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Madam Brazier was the first person to win 6 Micheline Stars, yet how well do you know her?
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