Bude, Cat
French Kitchen Lessons: Recipes & Stories from Normandy's Rabbit Hill Farm
French Kitchen Lessons: Recipes & Stories from Normandy's Rabbit Hill Farm
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In 2010, Cat Bude and her husband left their jobs in the Pacific Northwest, packed up their house and kids and moved to Normandy, France. Uprooted and longing for connection, the search for a home base began. They found that and more in the form of a run-down, rambling farmhouse, overrun with wild rabbits. Now restored, and lovingly named Rabbit Hill Farm, this is the center of Cat's world, and her vehicle for sharing the joys of country life with others, from guided market trips to lavender harvest parties, and cooking classes.
Following the seasons, French Kitchen Lessons begins with classic French staples like sauces, and stocks, then teaches you how to create simple, satisfying, and elegant dishes like Steamed Mussels with Pernod, Summer Vegetable Tian, a Wild Mushroom Omelet, Cider-Braised Pork, and Lemon Poppy Seed Crêpes--all inspired by the French market-to-table tradition.
Finding a common language in food and feeding others, French Kitchen Lessons is a celebration of food, farm life, and the seasons-not only the seasons of the year, but the seasons of life: starting over, finding your place, and creating new connections.
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From Chef Scott
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French Kitchen Lessons is a captivating blend of culinary guidance and heartfelt storytelling. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Rabbit Hill Farm in Normandy, the book beautifully captures the essence of French country living and cooking. Bude, an American chef who made her home in France, offers readers not just recipes but life lessons drawn from her experiences in the kitchen and the farm.
The recipes range from traditional French classics to rustic, farm-to-table dishes, all rooted in the simplicity and freshness of local ingredients. Bude’s writing is filled with warmth and wit, making the reader feel as if they are sitting at her kitchen table, learning the intricacies of French cuisine firsthand. The personal anecdotes about her life at Rabbit Hill, along with practical cooking tips, give the book an inviting, almost memoir-like quality.
Bude’s deep respect for French culinary traditions, coupled with her accessible approach to cooking, makes this book a joy for both food lovers and home cooks alike. French Kitchen Lessons is more than a cookbook—it's an invitation to slow down, savor life's simple pleasures, and find joy in cooking and sharing meals with others.