Alice B. Toklas
What’s inside
A rich blend of culinary memoir and cookbook, featuring recipes and anecdotes reflecting Alice B. Toklas’s life with Gertrude Stein in France.
You’ll Learn
- Learning about early 20th-century French cuisine
- Discovering recipes intertwined with historical anecdotes
- Gaining insight into the Parisian avant-garde lifestyle
- Inspiration for culinary experimentation with French dishes
Key Points
- Introduction to Alice B. Toklas’s life with Gertrude Stein
- Descriptions of their home and social life in France
- Collection of traditional French recipes
- Personal anecdotes intertwined with cooking
- Reflections on the culture of food during the early 20th century
- Celebration of local produce and markets
- Insight into the culinary preferences of famous contemporaries
Who’s it For
- Culinary Enthusiasts
- Historical Memoir Readers
- Lovers of French Cuisine
- Fans of Gertrude Stein
About the author
Alice B. Toklas was the life partner of writer Gertrude Stein and an avant-garde figure in the Parisian art world.