It is impossible to ride every summer to France and not to fall in love with her refined kitchen, what happened with the author of book, American by Melissa Clark, as early as childhood. Absorbing two culinary traditions at once, French and American, she creates the original and surprisingly harmonious recipes of dishes appealings the variety, from a souffle and omelets, фондю and lettuce "Caesar" to famous "pizza" of писсаладьер, classic брандады, кассуле, гато, тартов and shares, delightful desserts and fragrant drinks. Complemented by interesting and heartfelt histories, recipes in this book will make happy any, from a novice to the real professional, intriguing and exposing the French kitchen sometimes from very unusual parties.