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A Kitchen in France by Mimi Thorisson

LAST UPDATED: January 30, 2019 PUBLISHED: January 22, 2015 By Pam Greer 20 Comments

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A Kitchen in France

A Kitchen in France: A Year of Cooking in My Farmhouseis a lovely big (304 pages) book filled with gorgeous – wish I was there – photos.  The recipes range from simple to not for the faint of heart.  I will elaborate on the recipes later, but first the photos.  There are gorgeous two-page spreads idyllic scenes in France, beautiful food being prepared in her rustic French kitchen occasionally accompanied by a dog or a child or two.  This is a cookbook you want to keep out, to browse through and admire.

The book begins with an introduction about the author, Mimi Thorisson.  How she cam to be where she is today and a little about her food blog, Manger.   The recipe section of the book is divided by seasons:  Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter.  Each season is further divided into Starters, Main Courses, and Desserts.

I marked a few to try from each section:

Spring:  Roast Asparagus with Chervil; Roast Chickens with Creme Fraiche and Herbs.

Summer:  Soup au Pistou; Garlic Mashed Potatoes; Cherry Clafoutis.

Autumn:  Pumpkin Soup; Potatoes a La Lyonnaise.

Winter:  Eggs in Cocotte with Mushrooms; Roasted Sausages with Red Wine and Fennel.

As you can see I gravitated towards the simpler recipes.  I admit I can be a lazy, unadventurous cook and there are quite a few recipes in this book that I probably won’t be trying.  But for you more adventuresome types, she offers lots of options:  Pork Cheek Ravioli with Cepes, Seared Foe Gras with Grapes and Figs, Escargots a La Bordelaise, Calves Liver a La Bordelaise, and Aniseseed Sweetbreads with Glazed Turnips – all might make it on your list.

Even though there are some recipes in this book that I probably won’t be trying, I still find plenty to love about this book.  It will rest on the antique trunk next to me sofa, ready to be glanced through whenever I need a moment to recharge and dream of living in France.

 

Pam Greer

About Pam Greer

Pam Greer is a retired special education teacher who has been sharing simple, easy and mostly healthy recipes on her blog, Sidewalk Shoes, since 2007! In addition to delicious food, she shares refreshing cocktails and travel reviews. You'll also find her 3 kitty cats making regular appearances.

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  1. AvatarPeachy @ The Peach Kitchen says

    May 30, 2015 at 11:57 pm

    This looks like such an interesting book!

    Reply
  2. AvatarLauren @ Wicked Spatula says

    May 28, 2015 at 6:13 pm

    Her book is absolutely gorgeous!

    Reply
  3. AvatarKatie from Recipe for Perfection says

    May 28, 2015 at 6:30 am

    I gravitate toward simpler recipes, too. I don’ think there’s any shame in that! 🙂

    Reply
  4. AvatarCheryl Crotty says

    January 24, 2015 at 11:28 am

    Happy Saturday Pam…oh my, you solved two problems for me today…first…I have that book in my “save for later” on Amazon…but now I will move it to “buy now”…and second I subscribed to the blog Manger but when it came to my mail box I did not make the connection…getting older is not for the faint of heart..
    Having just been to Paris and the South of France in May…I am every thing French now and can’t wait to go back…but oh my, you should see how many books I’ve already bought…I agree though, they are fun to look at before a nice fire and a cup of tea…
    Have a beautiful weekend…and I’m sure I’ll see you around….

    Reply
  5. AvatarEsme says

    January 23, 2015 at 1:15 am

    I just received this book and cannot wait to sit down with it.

    Reply
    • Pam GreerPam Greer says

      January 23, 2015 at 6:11 am

      Be sure and have a nice cup of tea, you’ll want to linger.

      Reply
  6. AvatarLouise says

    January 22, 2015 at 10:46 pm

    I’ll be adding this book to my “buy list” also Pam. I never think of you as being an unadventurous cook. I too would probably lean toward the simpler dishes. Why be intimidated when dreaming is so much more pleasant.

    Thank you so much for sharing Pam. And thank you for participating in Cookbook Wednesday.

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    • Pam GreerPam Greer says

      January 23, 2015 at 6:10 am

      I am very unadventurous!! Simple and easy is my motto.

      Reply
  7. Avatarkellypea says

    January 22, 2015 at 7:36 pm

    Thanks for this — I have more French cookbooks than other and use them more frequently as well. Sounds like a lovely addition to my collection!

    Reply
    • Pam GreerPam Greer says

      January 23, 2015 at 6:10 am

      If you have French cookbooks, than you have to have this one!

      Reply
  8. AvatarAnn says

    January 22, 2015 at 3:02 pm

    Happy to pop over and taste test anything you want to make except the snails. . . and the offal. Or anything with aniseed.

    Reply
    • Pam GreerPam Greer says

      January 23, 2015 at 6:09 am

      Well, I think we are on the same page then!

      Reply
  9. AvatarMarjie says

    January 22, 2015 at 2:48 pm

    I love stumbling upon a cookbook that’s as much fun (or maybe more fun) to read as to use!

    Reply
    • Pam GreerPam Greer says

      January 23, 2015 at 6:09 am

      It’s almost too pretty to dirty up by cooking from it!

      Reply
  10. Avatarrattlebridge farm says

    January 22, 2015 at 11:09 am

    I’m adding this book to my “to buy” list!

    Reply
    • Pam GreerPam Greer says

      January 22, 2015 at 12:38 pm

      You will love it!!

      Reply
  11. AvatarKayte says

    January 22, 2015 at 9:34 am

    Will find this book to enjoy…sounds like how I feel about Tessa Kiros’ cookbooks…they are a joy just to own and page through and I do cook from them as well. 🙂 Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Pam GreerPam Greer says

      January 22, 2015 at 12:38 pm

      Exactly!! I have her books too!

      Reply
  12. AvatarMonique says

    January 22, 2015 at 8:54 am

    I agree on all points..and it is out:) It’s on my recipe book holder stand.
    I love looking at her.
    I look so different in the kitchen;)
    She is a great beauty..has a beautiful family..she’s nice..and lives in paradise..Did you see their new home?
    Those children are all so adrable..
    Gorgeous book..One of the prettiest I have ever owned.

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    • Pam GreerPam Greer says

      January 22, 2015 at 12:39 pm

      I know, it’s absolutely beautiful!

      Reply

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