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Life a La Henri: Being the Memories of Henri Charpentier (Modern Library) Book
Anyone who has experienced the sheer edible bliss of crêpes suzette has a reason to read Life à la Henri. The Henri in question is none other than the renowned chef Henri Charpentier, the man responsible for creating such tasty works of art. Written in the 1940s and elegantly translated from the original French, much of this memoir reads more like poetry than prose: on discussing his mother's aversion to breastfeeding, he writes, "Had she nursed me, then certainly I would have grown up, if at all, to be a melancholy fellow, one nourished by tears." His adventures included years of strict kitchen training, a short stint in the army, marriage, immigration to the U.S., and having numerous friends and patrons among the famous faces of his time. While … read more...
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