The Alice B. Toklas Cook Book. Book Summary

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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.