Monday, November 13, 2017

Marie's New Book!~


For 100 years I have been touting many of Marie's recipes..






At long last.. after completing chef's school..and being a personal chef for years..  blogging..winning awards..she has her first cookbook published!

The English Kitchen: An Anglophone's Love Note To The English Kitchen~


It is available at Amazon United States..
Amazon Canada
Amazon UK

This is a wonderful ..big cookbook with so many tried and true recipes..I have already bookmarked many many recipes..
It's about 700 pages..  and walks you through breakfasts..mains..desserts..Menus..tips and tricks..essentials..methods..

A treasure trove ..of years of experience.

This would make a great gift..for anyone..

I call it The Art Of Mastering English Cooking:)

Because it's not all fluff w/ maybe a few  good recipes..you can learn the basics here and have a repertoire..that you build on..w/ all her sauces..potato dishes..puddings etc..

The kid knows what she's doing:)

If you have been following me for any amount of time..you will have seen things I have made from Marie's recipes..

TONS:)

And some have been remade soo many times!
Many recipes I make once..but even if they are really good..I move on..
but some recipes you make again and again and again..

some of mine are from Marie.That's saying A lot:)

Her custard creams are in the book:)
So cute so good!






Her Omelet:)



Her Chocolate Bourbons~




Not only sweets in this book..everything..she has everything covered!

This is a totally unbiased review..well.. perhaps biased because I have so many tried and trues of Marie's recipes..I AM quite frankly biased♥

Above..small small samplings of what I have made.
...her Korean Beef..my daughters even make now.


..her sponge cake:)



Some days just making one of her recipes got me going..giving me incentive to try and learn..and make and bake.


W/all the printed out sheets I have of her recipes..it's nice to have many more..all in one.
Marie ,thanks for everything you have shared..share and contine to share.

I am sure your book will do so well.

Congratulations.



You nailed it.






60 comments:

  1. Gosh Monique. I haven't even heard of her. I didn't realize she was your cooking muse. What gorgeous pictures. I saw a place for all new cookbooks at Barnes and Noble. I'll have to look for it. My daughter still loves to bake and would love that book.

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    1. I think she would! It covers everything..I met Marie.."met" when I first started blogging I think..i's been so long!
      And it just seemed every recipe I tried..well it worked lol..

      she has been looking forward having her work published:) A long hard journey.
      So it's pretty amazing for me to say.."I knew her when"!
      The book covers A LOT..
      I know Amazon has it..I know you love Barnes and Noble..such a great store..like our Chapters/Indigo..hope thsoe stores survive for many many years to come..seems like online is more and more prevalent..

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    2. It is shocking how many stores are closing. Restaurants too. Hope it doesn't continue that trend. It is worrying.

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  2. This sounds like a WONDERFUL book Monique and the photographs are beautiful!

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    1. It's a wonderful book.. so much knowledge..she is like you..creates her own recipes:)

      Signed..Me..the copy cat;)

      Thank goodness I have girls like you to copy!

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  3. I know Marie by many years (about 8 years) and always loved her recipes and love her, she is a wonderful person. A lovely friend. I hope can buy soon her book !
    hugs!

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    1. I hope you can buy it too!! WE know a "STAR":)

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    2. Yes I know is a star and a beautiful person! xo

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  4. Monique, what can I say, you have done me so proud and I am so humbled by what you have written about my book. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I did put my heart and soul into this. It has been a real labor of love as you know. I am almost speechless at what you have written. I am in tears here. You have been so kind and so gracious, but I am not surprised, because you always are. You are a dear, dear friend. Love you to bits. Yes, we have "known" each other for a long time now I think. God willing one day we will actually get to meet in person, oh, on Martha's Vineyard, wouldn't that be great? A dream come true. Thank you so very, very much. Off to get Todd to read this now. You have made me feel like a winner!!! xoxo

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    1. PS Thanks for the Paul Hollywood nod, I have always wanted one of those! You are so clever and you made me smile bigtime! ♥

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    2. YOU ARE A WINNER!!!
      STAR BAKER
      INVETERATE OPTIMIST
      TALENTED IN SO MANY WAYS!

      OMGee your kids must be so proud.

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    3. I know my oldest son is for sure! Todd is really chuffed!

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  5. I love her cookery book, great recipes. I've made lots of the delicious recipes already.

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  6. Bravo Marie!!
    Your photos are fabulous...bookworthy!!♥️
    Enjoy your day!!
    Cheers!
    Linda :o)

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  7. Dear Nana, I've never heard about this book, but now, according to your experience I became really interested on it. I'll look for it.
    Hugs

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  8. OMG!! that is an exciting recipe book..

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    1. It is because it teaches so much🙂Her heart is in it.

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  9. Thank you so much for the heads up on this little treasure, Monique! I give high consideration to your recommendation on a recipe book. Thank you! blessings and hugs ~ tanna

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  10. Well..I have "known" this girl for years and have made so many of her recipes that I am confident in the contents.
    I have many..made and saved:)

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  11. Congrats to Marie! I feel like I know Marie from your blog, and I know you hold her in your highest regard.

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  12. Quite an accomplishment, kudos to Marie on her cookbook. We all have admired all of your cooking and baking skills and beautiful photography. Many thanks to you both. Marie, the wonderful creative woman who has written this wonderful cookbook and kudos to you for being one of her biggest fans and promoter. I shall be visiting Amazon today.

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  13. What a wonderful review! I know how many times you have mentioned Marie over the years and such wonderful recipes you have made of hers. Congratulations to Marie on publishing her cookbook. It looks like a real winner!!

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    1. Such hard work!I have made small ones for the girls and oh lala..and this was years ago!
      I am excited for her!

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  14. Great cookbook review Monique. I will visit Marie's blog and check out her cookbook. Love when good people have success.

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    1. I love watching nice people succeed too!
      I think if you have something nice to say..just say it right?:)
      She really has worked sooo hard..at this and has dreamt about this moment..so glad it happened!

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  15. I have long loved your photos and words about Marie's recipes and I will be visiting her site to check out more! I have seen her comments here and on other blogs I follow and I think I'd better be meeting her myself!

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    1. Very honest and up front..writes very well and creates recipes...for everyone..I think anyone can make her food..:)Nothing convoluted..no sous vide lol:)

      There is a cake w/ a carmel icing I make that J loves..I just can't find it on my blog right now:)

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    2. I think it is the Spanish Cake recipe Monique. That is soooooo good! Everyone loves it! Thanks again for your sweet kind words. You do me an honor! xo

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  16. I'm always on the lookout for hostess gifts and this looks like a good one. Enjoy your week.

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    1. :) So great for her..when you have a dream and it comes true..pretty neat:)

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  18. Now I know what to tell my husband to buy me for Christmas! I need this lovely cookbook - and have always enjoyed reading about her recipes through your kitchen :) Thanks Monique!

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  19. It is already being restocked..it had sold out they are reprinting.
    It is an encyclopedia..truly like a learn so much book..I will share more recipes..:)
    Sometimes I wish Jacques and I exchanged gifts☺️

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  20. Sounds like a fantastic book, Monique, and the photos! Wow! I want to try everything.
    Amalia
    xo

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    1. She is an excellent baker Amalia:) And watercolorist..and stitcher LOL..she can do it all:)

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  21. Oh my...these are all mouth-watering! Thanks for introducing her cookbook. can't wait to check it out and get a copy for myself.

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    1. It is a keeper Amy..for all bakers..cooks..I am French Canadian..and this is English cooking..yet I have gleaned so many recipes from her..only a slight fraction are above:)
      Take care!

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  22. Ahh! I am a cookbook collector! Even if I just read it like a novel - I love cookbooks! I remember you mentioning her a lot - maybe not for 100 years - haha! Sounds wonderful! Mrs. Claus just might bring me this for Christmas!

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    1. Oh good for you!!Happy Thanksgiving to you and your beautiful family Jacqueline.

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  24. How delicious and I love how you appreciate your muses and friends!

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    1. I find being happy for someone else lasts longer than for you..success wise:)
      Has to be someone you like..and if you love them such as family..you glow inside for them..nuch more than if it is you!
      Happy Thanksgiving Rita!

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  25. Monique, this is exciting news! I know well your appreciation of Marie's recipes. You always do them justice! I'm thrilled to know of this great book, especially here at Christmas time. 😘

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    1. Thank you Sarah..

      it's been years in the making in this girl's mind:) What a super accomplishment.

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  26. Oh, those photographs are just STUNNING, Monique!!! Ever single picture is perfect and beautiful - it makes me wish I had traveled a little more in France. And that cookbook is a must - I've read her recipes for years, but don't think I've made any. Your cookies and Victoria sponge? Perfection.

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