Bricks in a Pebble Sauce: Francine's Favorite French Family Recipes and Memories

“On mange des briques à la sauce caillou”—"We are going to eat bricks in a pebble sauce” was Mamie Gisele’s pat answer to the pestering questions of her children eager to know what she was preparing next. Growing up in France the author describes how her passion for cooking was shaped by the wartime experience of her parents and the deep culture and diversity of regional French cooking. Immigrating to the US in her 20’s, her love of French cooking was a comforting anchor in a new country and the lens through which she began to explore other cuisines of the world.For many Americans when they think of French food they think of high cuisine. Yet much of what is considered common and iconic American food has, like America itself, deep French roots. Including yeasted bread, tomatoes, the French fry, and mac and cheese to name a few. Through her childhood reflections Francine reveals the simple recipes and techniques of the French home cook that have guided her family for generations.Whatever your budget of time or money, “Bricks in a Pebble Sauce” is a valuable addition to your bookshelf. In it you will find the story behind a life committed to good food alongside practical advice for creating fresh, flavorful, and nutritious meals. Reading it will expand the quality of the dishes you create, and the shared joy your meals bring to family and friends. Read more