num_pages: 272
description: Captured here, for the first time in English, is the life, the philosophy, and the art of the legendary Auguste Escoffier—as he himself recorded it. Faithfully translated by his great granddaughter-in-law, Laurence Escoffier, the text eloquently communicates the warm sensibilities of Escoffier, a man who spoke of menus as poems. Escoffier's great love of food and culinary art glows from every page, creating a sensory feast for serious gourmands and professionals alike. Escoffier intimately describes dishes, presentations, original menus and recipes, all in the context of their creation. History buffs will feast here, too. Filled with tidbits about the aristocracies of France and England, their dining habits, and their amusements, the book provides insight into the social and political system at the time, as well. In addition to Escoffier's original memoirs, this collector's item 
language: English
title: Auguste Escoffier: Memories of My Life
titlecomplete: Auguste Escoffier: Memories of My Life
genres: Memoir, Food
ratings_count: 45
publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc