I Know How To Cook

Mathiot, Ginette

New ?y/ork, 2009

By Phaidon Press Limited
$26.00 USD
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Hard Covers, Brodart wrapped dust jacket, 974 pages, 7.5x11 in [19x28 cm]. Colour photographs and illustrations.

Condition

Dust jacket lightly soiled, rubbed at corners and spine foot, torn near spine front bottom edge.

Notes

A classic French cookbook aimed at everyday home cooks. Its core
message is that good food comes from solid basics—fresh, seasonal
ingredients, simple techniques, and organized kitchen habits.

  • Structure: Foundations (stocks, sauces, doughs) →
    Entrées & mains → Sides & vegetables → Pâtisserie & desserts
    → Practical household tips.
  • Style: Clear ingredient lists, step‑by‑step directions, substitution notes, portion guides, and occasional illustrations.
  • Philosophy: Emphasizes economy, adaptability, and confidence, encouraging cooks to improvise with what they have.

The book became a staple in French households, shaping generations of cooks by turning reliable, straightforward cooking into an accessible art.
ISBN

9780714857367
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