SKU: B-000056

The French Kitchen

Author: Diane Holuigue

Special Features: First Edition, Inscribed, Hardcover, Dust Jacket

Condition: Good condition. Pencil writing on one page. A page edge mark on two pages. Tight binding. From a smoke free home.

Food & Drink

Cooking Classic Recipes French Cuisine Culinary Arts Cordon Bleu Provence

The French Kitchen by Australian culinary authority Diane Holuigue distills the essentials of French cuisine into one elegant 1983 first edition hardcover. Wrapped in its original dust jacket, this vintage cookbook invites home cooks to master classic techniques and iconic dishes without leaving their own kitchens.

Inside, tight binding preserves the step-by-step guidance for everything from silky béarnaise to perfect pâte brisée, while concise headnotes evoke sun-drenched Provençal markets and bustling Parisian pâtisseries. A discreet previous owner’s inscription appears on the flyleaf, adding a personal touch without claiming author signature status.

The book shows gentle signs of use—light pencil notes on a single page and two small page-edge marks—yet remains square and sturdy after four decades. Ideal for collectors of vintage cookbooks or anyone ready to elevate everyday meals with timeless French flair.

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