"French Kitchen Lessons is a rhapsody of delicious country living, cooking, and dining in a charming corner of Normandy, France. Everything about this book reflects the region's lush landscape and the dream of its author, Cat Bude, and her family to live a full and authentic French country life. The recipes are French classics with an American twist, all brought to life by the author's photographs. This is a book to peruse, and a book to take into the kitchen." --Susan Herrmann Loomis, author of Farmhouse Cookbook and The Great American Seafood Cookbook
"I have only visited France through Cat's delicious photography and stories of life in Normandy, and I've only tasted French cooking in my Mississippi kitchen from Cat's copper cookware. Cat's recipes and inspiration make my mouth water, make me want to book a flight to France, plant a garden, and cook a feast. Her writing is transporting, so much so that even without visiting, I feel that I have. What a gift French Kitchen Lessons is for us stateside!"--Erin Napier, co-host of HGTV's Home Town, co-author of Make Something Good Today, and author of The Lantern House
"What a delight to be invited into this old farmhouse in Normandy as Cat Bude weaves culinary magic sharing her family's favorite recipes, one French Kitchen Lesson at a time. The beautiful photographs that Cat takes in her family kitchen at Rabbit Hill Farm, enhance the personal stories and classic recipes that she shares of four seasons of farm-inspired cooking. From a bright spring appetizer as simple as 'Oeufs Mayonnaise' to a classic Normandy style 'Cider-Braised Pork Cheeks, ' these are staples to share with your own family and friends." --Kate Hill, chef, host of Cooking with Wine and creator of The Whole Animal