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The Cook's Atelier: Recipes, Techniques, and Stories from Our French Cooking School Hardcover – April 10, 2018
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Mother and daughter American expats Marjorie Taylor and Kendall Smith Franchini always dreamed of living in France. With a lot of hard work and a dash of fate, they realized this dream and cofounded The Cook’s Atelier, a celebrated French cooking school in the storybook town of Beaune, located in the heart of the Burgundy wine region.
Combining their professional backgrounds in food and wine, they attract visitors from near and far with their approachable, convivial style of cooking.
Featuring more than 100 market-inspired recipes and 300 exceptional photographs by Anson Smart, this comprehensive reference is an extension of their cooking school, providing a refreshingly simple take on French techniques and recipes that every cook should know: basic butchery, essential stocks and sauces, pastry, dessert creams and sauces, and preserving, to name a few.
Seasonal menus build on this foundation, collecting recipes that showcase their fresh, vegetable-focused versions of timeless French dishes, such as:
- Green Garlic Soufflé
- Watermelon and Vineyard Peach Salad
- Little Croques Madames
- Sole Meunière with Beurre Blanc and Parsleyed Potatoes
- Seared Duck Breast with Celery Root Puree and Chanterelles
- Madeleines
- Plum Tarte Tatin
- Almond-Cherry Galette
Stories of food and life in the village and the unique atmosphere of the atelier accent this personal cookbook. We can almost hear the clanking of the copper pots, the hiss of the vintage espresso machine, and the merriment around the table, as we meet some of the region’s best small farmers and artisanal producers and experience how Taylor and Smith Franchini’s family work together to create this special place.
More than a practical introduction to classic French cooking, this richly illustrated volume is also a distinctively designed celebration of the French art of joie de vivre and an inspirational primer on adopting elements of the French lifestyle, no matter where you live.
- Print length400 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherAbrams Books
- Publication dateApril 10, 2018
- Dimensions11 x 9.2 x 1.9 inches
- ISBN-101419728954
- ISBN-13978-1419728952
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"A welcoming 400-page beauty filled with evocative photographs and approachable recipes, it’s a volume you’ll revisit time and again."
―Fine Cooking"This 400-page cookbook isn't just straight inspiration: It's a thorough reference to their Burgundy larder, with guidance on cooking essentials, seasonal menus composed of more than 100 recipes, kitchen rituals, and techniques they insist any cook can master."―Conde Nast Traveler
“If you want to master a new skill, a cooking school's book is a good place to start. Especially when it's from this French one of the same name, which is where I imagine Julia Child would have gone if she were going to school now. It has promising recipes, inviting photos, heartwarming stories and tips that will make you a better home cook.”―Tasting Table
"In this, their first cookbook, they’ve brought their collective teaching experience to the page, guiding the reader through classic French recipes like plum tarte tatin, watermelon and vineyard peach salad, and baby leek galettes with goat cheese and wild garlic."―Departures
"The Cook’s Atelier shares the classic techniques they teach: It's French cooking made easy, interspersed with a glimpse into life in regional France."―Fathom
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- Publisher : Abrams Books; Illustrated edition (April 10, 2018)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 400 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1419728954
- ISBN-13 : 978-1419728952
- Item Weight : 4.7 pounds
- Dimensions : 11 x 9.2 x 1.9 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #34,828 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #16 in Wine (Books)
- #19 in Gourmet Cooking (Books)
- #24 in French Cooking, Food & Wine
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About the authors
Marjorie Taylor and Kendall Smith Franchini are the mother-daughter duo behind The Cook’s Atelier, a French cooking school, culinary boutique, and wine shop in Beaune, France.
After years working as a pastry chef and later running her own farm-to-table restaurant and cooking school in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, Marjorie took a leap of faith, leaving everything behind to start anew and join her daughter, Kendall, in Burgundy, France. A true Francophile at heart, Kendall pursued French studies at university, ultimately moving to Paris to work for Christie’s auction house. She quickly developed a side passion for wine, which eventually led to Beaune, where she fine-tuned her viticulture and oenology studies in Burgundy’s wine country.
After years of research, professional experience, and study—both in food and wine, independently and together—Marjorie and Kendall joined paths in Beaune and founded The Cook’s Atelier, a renowned small family business and brand.
The Cook’s Atelier has been featured in many publications, including Travel & Leisure, Fodor’s, Food & Wine, Condé Nast Traveler, Departures Magazine, Rick Steves, Côté Est, and more.
www.thecooksatelier.com
Marjorie Taylor and Kendall Smith Franchini are the mother-daughter duo behind The Cook’s Atelier, a French cooking school, culinary boutique, and wine shop in Beaune, France.
After years working as a pastry chef and later running her own farm-to-table restaurant and cooking school in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, Marjorie took a leap of faith, leaving everything behind to start anew and join her daughter, Kendall, in Burgundy, France. A true Francophile at heart, Kendall pursued French studies at university, ultimately moving to Paris to work for Christie’s auction house. She quickly developed a side passion for wine, which eventually led to Beaune, where she fine-tuned her viticulture and oenology studies in Burgundy’s wine country.
After years of research, professional experience, and study—both in food and wine, independently and together—Marjorie and Kendall joined paths in Beaune and founded The Cook’s Atelier, a renowned small family business and brand.
The Cook’s Atelier has been featured in many publications, including Travel & Leisure, Fodor’s, Food & Wine, Condé Nast Traveler, Departures Magazine, Rick Steves, Côté Est, and more.
www.thecooksatelier.com
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Customers enjoy the book's stunning photographs and appreciate how it walks them through key French cooking techniques. They love the stories throughout the cookbook and find the recipes easy to follow, with one customer noting the detailed explanations of steps and processes. The book receives positive feedback for its content, with one review highlighting its informative section on French essentials, and customers praise its beautiful presentation on quality paper. The book's pacing effectively transports readers to Burgundy, though opinions about its effectiveness are mixed.
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Customers appreciate the photography in this French cookbook, describing it as stunning and visually appealing, with one customer highlighting the beautiful photos that include backstories of the artisans.
"The Cook’s Atelier is a beautiful book...." Read more
"...Beautiful book. Lovely pictures, recipes and stories." Read more
"...This book will be proudly displayed on my countertop and I'm sure that in no time, it will be well worn, splashed, stained, and loved...." Read more
"...This is an outstanding book from an outstanding chef, and the only thing that could be better would be to go back to make more of the recipes with..." Read more
Customers appreciate the variety of recipes in this cookbook, which includes seasonal dishes and detailed French cooking techniques, making it more than just a culinary guide.
"...Like in the classes, the book has seasonal menus and focuses on fresh ingredients found seasonally...." Read more
"...Beautiful book. Lovely pictures, recipes and stories." Read more
"...The pictures are beautiful and showcase each recipe. The recipes range from easy to complex..." Read more
"...Marjorie comes with an impressive culinary history. What particularly interested my was that she studied at La Varenne under Anne Willan...." Read more
Customers love the stories in this cookbook, describing them as wonderful and soulful, with one customer noting how they bring back lovely memories.
"...I also love the various French dough recipes and the inspiration they share about food & family!" Read more
"...Beautiful book. Lovely pictures, recipes and stories." Read more
"...transported back to Beaune, back to France, back to a simpler, richer way of life...and inspired to incorporate this beauty into my daily life...." Read more
"...are written with care and what surprised me was their unique concept for chapters...." Read more
Customers appreciate the content of the book, with reviews highlighting its informative approach to French living and cooking, and one customer noting its wonderful section on French Essentials.
"...It's so nice to both be able to read about the shop as well as cook recipes from it...." Read more
"...this is, a labor of love for sure, it's gorgeous and takes you beyond the authors' atelier...." Read more
"...France and starting their cooking school... There is a wonderful section on French Essentials along with Seasonal Menus that include delicious..." Read more
"This is so much more than a cookbook! It's technique, french culture, lush photos and of course wonderful recipes, but also the story of Marjorie..." Read more
Customers find the cookbook easy to follow, with detailed explanations of French cooking techniques and processes.
"...The techniques are explained in detail, almost as if you are at the Beaune cooking school itself (which I also highly recommend)...." Read more
"...It was so easy to do and delicious - and we will be making more soon! This would make a great Mother's Day gift for those that love French cooking." Read more
"...The photography is absolutely stunning. The recipes are exquisite but simple and rustic all at once...." Read more
"...The recipes not complicated and easy for any level cook. I can't decide which one to start with. Bon Appetit! Jeanne" Read more
Customers praise the writing quality of the cookbook, noting it is beautifully written and printed on quality paper, with one customer finding it more readable than typical cookbooks.
"I love the way this cookbook is written. I read it cover to cover like a novel...." Read more
"...The Cook's Atelier is, without a doubt, the best. Beautifully written with stunning photography, the cookbook takes it to the next level with not..." Read more
"...The kind that you know will be a great read. Printed on quality paper (very important to me), the pages are filled with recipes, stories and..." Read more
"...In the meantime, I'll be enjoying the fabulous text and photos of France. I highly recommend this book!" Read more
Customers appreciate the book's pacing, with multiple reviews noting how it transports readers to the beautiful Burgundy region.
"What a wonderful book this is, a labor of love for sure, it's gorgeous and takes you beyond the authors' atelier...." Read more
"...What a wonderful treat, this book transports me back to Burgundy and the wonderful time we had there." Read more
"...of food, wine and seasonal cooking and most of all their graciousness as teachers and hosts...." Read more
"...The photography, stories and recipes feed the soul and transport you to this beautiful region...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the book's effectiveness, with some finding it useful and helpful, while others report it lacks substance and educational value.
"...recipe book full of great photos, exciting recipes, and techniques that will make you better. Now you must go visit their location in France!" Read more
"I was very diappointed in this book. The story was short and seemed trite-certainly not like a David Lebowitz book, or even Julia Child, as far as..." Read more
"...If you can't visit Beaune, the recipes are written perfectly for great results and the photos and introduction to their purveyors is the closest..." Read more
"...received it in the mail, I have enjoyed reading the wonderful stories, tips and seasonal recipes...well done! I can’t wait to start cooking!" Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2025The Cook’s Atelier is a beautiful book.
I had the pleasure of fulfilling a dream of spending time at Marjorie & Kendall’s cooking school in Beaune France; also called The Cook’s Atelier.
Like in the classes, the book has seasonal menus and focuses on fresh ingredients found seasonally. I also love the various French dough recipes and the inspiration they share about food & family!
The Cook’s Atelier is a beautiful book.
I had the pleasure of fulfilling a dream of spending time at Marjorie & Kendall’s cooking school in Beaune France; also called The Cook’s Atelier.
Like in the classes, the book has seasonal menus and focuses on fresh ingredients found seasonally. I also love the various French dough recipes and the inspiration they share about food & family!
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2025Bought this cook book for my daughter who love France. This was agift for her going thru 12 weeks of chemo and not being able tomgomto France this summer. Beautiful book. Lovely pictures, recipes and stories.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2024Quick shipment with reasonable shipping cost. The packaging was also very impressive. I could tell that whoever packaged this book for shipment took extra care to ensure its safe arrival.
This product came in 'Like New' condition. I am SO satisfied with its presentation. I was going to keep this book for myself believing it would have some minor wear-and-tear, but I think I may save it now as a gift for my daughter. The product itself is something I'll have fun reading (or my daughter) and trying new recipes and if not, then it will be a kitchen cookbook that doesn't get tucked away in a cabinet. I will be proud to display it.
5.0 out of 5 starsQuick shipment with reasonable shipping cost. The packaging was also very impressive. I could tell that whoever packaged this book for shipment took extra care to ensure its safe arrival.High Quality Product Received
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2024
This product came in 'Like New' condition. I am SO satisfied with its presentation. I was going to keep this book for myself believing it would have some minor wear-and-tear, but I think I may save it now as a gift for my daughter. The product itself is something I'll have fun reading (or my daughter) and trying new recipes and if not, then it will be a kitchen cookbook that doesn't get tucked away in a cabinet. I will be proud to display it.
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2018I am so excited to finally receive this book. I’ve been waiting for this for a while, because I had the amazing pleasure and experience to cook with Marjorie and Kendall a few years ago.
Frame of reference about me: I am a self-taught cook since 1997. However, I had always wanted to take an extended course, at least a week in France as that is the area of cooking with which I am most familiar. After a lot of research, I chose Marjorie’s course in Burgundy.
Marjorie comes with an impressive culinary history. What particularly interested my was that she studied at La Varenne under Anne Willan. I chose to take a 5 day course with my brother. Kendall’s knowledge of Bourgogne wines and cheeses is extremely impressive. We spent about 6-8 hours each day, cooking, talking, and learning.
Because they are so careful to choose products that reflect what is in in season, you only get to cook a portion of their recipe catalogue when you work with them in Beaune. With this book, I now get a whole collection of the recipes, beyond what we were able to make during the week with them.
She trained with some of the best, and it’s reflected in the recipes. Also, because she works so closely with local producers and artisans, she has all their knowledge at her disposal.
This is an outstanding book from an outstanding chef, and the only thing that could be better would be to go back to make more of the recipes with her.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2021The Cook’s Atelier is a cooking school/shop run by American expats (presumably) for expats and wannabe-expats. Would Julia Child have liked it? Maybe — but it’s unfair to compare The Cook’s Atelier to Le Cordon Bleu, the culinary school for professionals that Julia Child attended. I’ve seen references in other reviews to David Lebovitz and Dorie Greenspan but neither of them run a cooking school.
It seemed to me that the family behind The Cook’s Atelier teaches not just simple French cooking but also simple French living. If you are familiar with Mireille Giuliano, this book is more along the lines of her “French Women Don’t Get Fat” cookbook. With pictures.
While it didn’t teach me anything revolutionary about French cuisine (I didn’t expect it to), I enjoy the book very much, especially the seasonal menus. And the recipes work, which is more than you can say for more than a few cookbooks published by lifestyle-bloggers these days.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2024Lovely book. Started to read it before a trip to see Ateliar in person.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2023The media could not be loaded.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2018This is one of those cookbooks that tells a beautiful story of the path to a dream. I believe this mother-daughter team is doing precisely what they were meant to do .Having visited Beaune a few years ago, I feel the photography captures the essence of this special place. It really is this beautiful. The stories of the local farmers, bakers, florists, vineyards, etc. is so important to the authenticity of this cookbook and to the success of this cooking school. I love the techniques section as most cookbooks do not go into this much detail . My husband and I actually cooked our first recipe from "The Cook's Atelier" yesterday, Pan-Seared Veal Chop with White Wine Jus. It was so easy to do and delicious - and we will be making more soon! This would make a great Mother's Day gift for those that love French cooking.
Top reviews from other countries
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aurelhiReviewed in France on May 21, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars Très bel ouvrage
Un livre magnifique, avec de belles recette et de magnifiques photos.
Livre que j’utilise aussi en accessoires de décoration. Belle réussite
- Michelle L. M.Reviewed in Canada on April 13, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this cookbook
Received my copy in the mail the other day!
Very impressive, photography is so beautiful.
Can hardly wait to try some of the recipes.
- Annabel BReviewed in the United Kingdom on October 6, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Very special French cookbook
American mother and daughter duo (Marjorie Taylor and Kendall Smith Franchini) run the Atelier in Beaune, Burgundy. The Atelier is an inspirational shop and cookery school and the book reflects the philosophy of best seasonal ingredients cooked in the classic French way. It is more of a personal and all-encompassing regional experience than a simple cookery book, but the recipes are mouthwatering and the photographs make you want to hop on a plane to Lyon and stay for a week at the school.
- Deirdre E SiegelReviewed in Australia on February 4, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Food based fun
Brilliant… what could be tastier in one’s kitchen library than instruction, demonstration, explanation and recipes in one book, contents is delightful degustation displayed for your eye candy library shelf.
Thank you Marjorie Taylor and Kendall Smith Franchini very much appreciated. :-)
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Cliente AmazonReviewed in Italy on April 12, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Ottimo acquisto!
L'ho regalato a mia suocera sapendo di renderla felice. Libro veramente molto bello con ricette facilmente replicabili e ottime.