La Mère Brazier: The Mother of Modern French Cooking - Tapa dura

La Mere Brazier brings the life, voice and recipes of an iconic French chef to an Anglophone audience at long last. Care has been taken to retain the historical accuracy of the recipes while making them accessible to modern home cooks. --Saveur

This book, first published in 1977, offers a charming glimpse into those early days and also features recipes that make classic, French cooking a lot more accessible. --Cookbooks365

..her cookbook is a classic. --Eater

During its heyday, La Mère Brazier was the most famous restaurant in France – a magical gastronomic experience that drew the likes of Marlene Dietrich and various French presidents. Its proprietor and chef, Eugenie Brazier, was the first French chef awarded six Michelin stars. She became and still is today, the inspiration for modern French cooking. First published in France in 1977, La Mère Brazier is a culinary masterpiece. Part memoir and part recipe collection, it includes classic French recipes from Lyon, the hotbed of the French culinary scene. La Mère Brazier fills an important gap in culinary history, and is a must-have for anyone interested in classic recipes and French regional cuisine.