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The Cook's Atelier: Recipes, Techniques, and Stories from Our French Cooking School Kindle Edition

by Marjorie Taylor (Author), Kendall Smith Franchini (Author), Anson Smart (Photographer) Format: Kindle Edition
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The renowned school “shares the classic techniques they teach: It’s French cooking made easy, interspersed with a glimpse into life in regional France” (Fathom).

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Mother and daughter American expats Marjorie Taylor and Kendall Smith Franchini always dreamed of living in France. With a lot of hard work and a dash of fate, they realized this dream and cofounded The Cook’s Atelier, a celebrated French cooking school in the storybook town of Beaune, located in the heart of the Burgundy wine region. Combining their professional backgrounds in food and wine, they attract visitors from near and far with their approachable, convivial style of cooking.

Featuring more than 100 market-inspired recipes and 300 exceptional photographs, this comprehensive reference is an extension of their cooking school, providing a refreshingly simple take on French techniques and recipes that every cook should know—basic butchery, essential stocks and sauces, pastry, dessert creams and sauces, and preserving, to name a few. Seasonal menus build on this foundation, collecting recipes that showcase their fresh, vegetable-focused versions of timeless French dishes, such as:

 
  • Green Garlic Soufflé
  • Watermelon and Vineyard Peach Salad
  • Little Croques Madames
  • Sole Meunière with Beurre Blanc and Parsleyed Potatoes
  • Seared Duck Breast with Celery Root Puree and Chanterelles
  • Madeleines
  • Plum Tarte Tatin
  • Almond-Cherry Galette


 

More than a practical introduction to classic French cooking, this richly illustrated volume is also a distinctively designed celebration of the French art of joie de vivre and “is likely to have readers fantasizing about their own escapes to France” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).
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“The authors are remarkably adept at conveying what makes their adopted home so special, and their seductive book is likely to have readers fantasizing about their own escapes to France.”―Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW

"A welcoming 400-page beauty filled with evocative photographs and approachable recipes, it’s a volume you’ll revisit time and again."

―Fine Cooking

"This 400-page cookbook isn't just straight inspiration: It's a thorough reference to their Burgundy larder, with guidance on cooking essentials, seasonal menus composed of more than 100 recipes, kitchen rituals, and techniques they insist any cook can master."―Conde Nast Traveler

“If you want to master a new skill, a cooking school's book is a good place to start. Especially when it's from this French one of the same name, which is where I imagine Julia Child would have gone if she were going to school now. It has promising recipes, inviting photos, heartwarming stories and tips that will make you a better home cook.”―Tasting Table

"In this, their first cookbook, they’ve brought their collective teaching experience to the page, guiding the reader through classic French recipes like plum tarte tatin, watermelon and vineyard peach salad, and baby leek galettes with goat cheese and wild garlic."―Departures

"The Cook’s Atelier shares the classic techniques they teach: It's French cooking made easy, interspersed with a glimpse into life in regional France."―Fathom

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Marjorie Taylor and Kendall Smith Franchini are the mother-daughter duo and cofounders of The Cook’s Atelier, a French cooking school, culinary boutique, and wine shop in Beaune, France. This international culinary destination in the heart of French wine country has been featured in many publications, including Travel + Leisure, Fodor’s, Food & Wine, Condé Nast Traveler, and more.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ABRAMS; Illustrated edition (April 10, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 10, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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    Marjorie Taylor and Kendall Smith Franchini are the mother-daughter duo behind The Cook’s Atelier, a French cooking school, culinary boutique, and wine shop in Beaune, France.

    After years working as a pastry chef and later running her own farm-to-table restaurant and cooking school in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, Marjorie took a leap of faith, leaving everything behind to start anew and join her daughter, Kendall, in Burgundy, France. A true Francophile at heart, Kendall pursued French studies at university, ultimately moving to Paris to work for Christie’s auction house. She quickly developed a side passion for wine, which eventually led to Beaune, where she fine-tuned her viticulture and oenology studies in Burgundy’s wine country.

    After years of research, professional experience, and study—both in food and wine, independently and together—Marjorie and Kendall joined paths in Beaune and founded The Cook’s Atelier, a renowned small family business and brand.

    The Cook’s Atelier has been featured in many publications, including Travel & Leisure, Fodor’s, Food & Wine, Condé Nast Traveler, Departures Magazine, Rick Steves, Côté Est, and more.

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    Marjorie Taylor and Kendall Smith Franchini are the mother-daughter duo behind The Cook’s Atelier, a French cooking school, culinary boutique, and wine shop in Beaune, France.

    After years working as a pastry chef and later running her own farm-to-table restaurant and cooking school in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, Marjorie took a leap of faith, leaving everything behind to start anew and join her daughter, Kendall, in Burgundy, France. A true Francophile at heart, Kendall pursued French studies at university, ultimately moving to Paris to work for Christie’s auction house. She quickly developed a side passion for wine, which eventually led to Beaune, where she fine-tuned her viticulture and oenology studies in Burgundy’s wine country.

    After years of research, professional experience, and study—both in food and wine, independently and together—Marjorie and Kendall joined paths in Beaune and founded The Cook’s Atelier, a renowned small family business and brand.

    The Cook’s Atelier has been featured in many publications, including Travel & Leisure, Fodor’s, Food & Wine, Condé Nast Traveler, Departures Magazine, Rick Steves, Côté Est, and more.

    www.thecooksatelier.com

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Quick shipment with reasonable shipping cost. The packaging was also very impressive. I could tell that whoever packaged this book for shipment took extra care to ensure its safe arrival.This product came in 'Like New' condition. I am SO satisfied with its presentation. I was going to keep this book for myself believing it would have some minor wear-and-tear, but I think I may save it now as a gift for my daughter. The product itself is something I'll have fun reading (or my daughter) and trying new recipes and if not, then it will be a kitchen cookbook that doesn't get tucked away in a cabinet. I will be proud to display it.
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kathy
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing !!
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2022
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I had the pleasure of participating in one of the week-long classes at the Cook’s Atelier. The book gives a perfect background of their journey until now. The recipes are very, very good and the details make the difference between good and great. Majorie, Kendall, Laurent and their team are amazing in-person. This book is helping me elevate my cooking and I am enjoying it dish by dish.
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Quick shipment with reasonable shipping cost. The packaging was also very impressive. I could tell that whoever packaged this book for shipment took extra care to ensure its safe arrival.
This product came in 'Like New' condition. I am SO satisfied with its presentation. I was going to keep this book for myself believing it would have some minor wear-and-tear, but I think I may save it now as a gift for my daughter. The product itself is something I'll have fun reading (or my daughter) and trying new recipes and if not, then it will be a kitchen cookbook that doesn't get tucked away in a cabinet. I will be proud to display it.
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Quick shipment with reasonable shipping cost. The packaging was also very impressive. I could tell that whoever packaged this book for shipment took extra care to ensure its safe arrival.
This product came in 'Like New' condition. I am SO satisfied with its presentation. I was going to keep this book for myself believing it would have some minor wear-and-tear, but I think I may save it now as a gift for my daughter. The product itself is something I'll have fun reading (or my daughter) and trying new recipes and if not, then it will be a kitchen cookbook that doesn't get tucked away in a cabinet. I will be proud to display it.
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R. J. Pooley Jr.
5.0 out of 5 stars because I had the amazing pleasure and experience to cook with Marjorie and Kendall ...
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2018
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I am so excited to finally receive this book. I’ve been waiting for this for a while, because I had the amazing pleasure and experience to cook with Marjorie and Kendall a few years ago.

Frame of reference about me: I am a self-taught cook since 1997. However, I had always wanted to take an extended course, at least a week in France as that is the area of cooking with which I am most familiar. After a lot of research, I chose Marjorie’s course in Burgundy.

Marjorie comes with an impressive culinary history. What particularly interested my was that she studied at La Varenne under Anne Willan. I chose to take a 5 day course with my brother. Kendall’s knowledge of Bourgogne wines and cheeses is extremely impressive. We spent about 6-8 hours each day, cooking, talking, and learning.

Because they are so careful to choose products that reflect what is in in season, you only get to cook a portion of their recipe catalogue when you work with them in Beaune. With this book, I now get a whole collection of the recipes, beyond what we were able to make during the week with them.

She trained with some of the best, and it’s reflected in the recipes. Also, because she works so closely with local producers and artisans, she has all their knowledge at her disposal.

This is an outstanding book from an outstanding chef, and the only thing that could be better would be to go back to make more of the recipes with her.
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Georges Harned
5.0 out of 5 stars A must for any cook who wants to learn new techniques and try out new recipes
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2023
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What an excellent recipe book full of great photos, exciting recipes, and techniques that will make you better. Now you must go visit their location in France!
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Amanda D.
5.0 out of 5 stars I cannot speak highly enough of this beautiful book. The pictures are beautiful and showcase each ...
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2018
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I cannot speak highly enough of this beautiful book. The pictures are beautiful and showcase each recipe. The recipes range from easy to complex (most are only one page in length with a fairly short ingredient list), something that makes this cookbook practical as well as lovely. The techniques are explained in detail, almost as if you are at the Beaune cooking school itself (which I also highly recommend). It's so nice to both be able to read about the shop as well as cook recipes from it. Reading through the book, I was transported back to Beaune, back to France, back to a simpler, richer way of life...and inspired to incorporate this beauty into my daily life. This book will be proudly displayed on my countertop and I'm sure that in no time, it will be well worn, splashed, stained, and loved. Now, off to cook.
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J. Jackson
4.0 out of 5 stars More ‘lifestyle’ than ‘cook’ book
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2021
The Cook’s Atelier is a cooking school/shop run by American expats (presumably) for expats and wannabe-expats. Would Julia Child have liked it? Maybe — but it’s unfair to compare The Cook’s Atelier to Le Cordon Bleu, the culinary school for professionals that Julia Child attended. I’ve seen references in other reviews to David Lebovitz and Dorie Greenspan but neither of them run a cooking school.

It seemed to me that the family behind The Cook’s Atelier teaches not just simple French cooking but also simple French living. If you are familiar with Mireille Giuliano, this book is more along the lines of her “French Women Don’t Get Fat” cookbook. With pictures.

While it didn’t teach me anything revolutionary about French cuisine (I didn’t expect it to), I enjoy the book very much, especially the seasonal menus. And the recipes work, which is more than you can say for more than a few cookbooks published by lifestyle-bloggers these days.
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Kirsten N
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful celebration of family & good food!
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2018
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I have been eagerly awaiting my copy of The Cook’s Atelier and I could not resist flipping through the pages as soon as it arrived yesterday. I’ll admit that I had high expectations given what I’ve read about the cooking school, but they were more than surpassed and I can’t wait to spend countless hours in the kitchen with this book! The photography is absolutely stunning. The recipes are exquisite but simple and rustic all at once. The stories of Marjorie and Kendall are personal and inspirational, and the vignettes featuring some of their purveyors give a unique look into their lives in Beaune. My husband and I are lucky enough to be visiting The Cook’s Atelier for a class in just a few short weeks and until then, I’ll be lost in the pages of this beautiful cookbook!
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Douglas Pile
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Cookbook I have ever owned
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2019
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The Cook’s Atelier

I received this cookbook as a birthday gift. It is a beautiful book with tips, recipes, pictures and stories from Burgundy, France.! I have tried 2 recipes. The first recipe was baby leeks with goat cheese and wild garlic. The crust was the best crust I have ever made and tasty! So flaky. The second recipe was coq au vin.. When I finished, they looked identical to the pictures in the book. They tasted great, too!

I would recommend this book to anybody who loves cooking and who loves the stories behind where their food comes from and what makes it so good.
Kathleen from Healdsburg, California
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JF
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice present
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 3, 2023
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Great story around receipt
Loved every page
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Michelle L. M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this cookbook
Reviewed in Canada on April 13, 2018
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Received my copy in the mail the other day!
Very impressive, photography is so beautiful.
Can hardly wait to try some of the recipes.
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Cliente Amazon
5.0 out of 5 stars Ottimo acquisto!
Reviewed in Italy on April 12, 2019
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L'ho regalato a mia suocera sapendo di renderla felice. Libro veramente molto bello con ricette facilmente replicabili e ottime.
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Deirdre E Siegel
5.0 out of 5 stars Food based fun
Reviewed in Australia on February 4, 2024
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Brilliant… what could be tastier in one’s kitchen library than instruction, demonstration, explanation and recipes in one book, contents is delightful degustation displayed for your eye candy library shelf.
Thank you Marjorie Taylor and Kendall Smith Franchini very much appreciated. :-)
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aurelhi
5.0 out of 5 stars Très bel ouvrage
Reviewed in France on May 21, 2018
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Un livre magnifique, avec de belles recette et de magnifiques photos.
Livre que j’utilise aussi en accessoires de décoration. Belle réussite
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