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27 of 27 found the following review helpful:
 Real(istic) French Food Jun 24, 2005
By Charles Gibbs
"Charles Gibbs, MD"
What a gift for those of us with neither the time nor the patience for classical French technique! From the "helpful hints" to the wry comments, this book makes French cooking a lot of fun, not just accessible. I have yet to make anything that disappointed even my finicky five-year old. And with the increasing emphasis on fresh, seasonal fare, this book has been a great source of ideas for things to do with (even more) tomatoes, corn, peaches, etc., etc. No matter your skills, or lack thereof, in the kitchen, you will find yourself reaching for this book again and again.
24 of 24 found the following review helpful:
A Refreshing Take On Cooking French Jun 09, 2005
By szan18
What I wouldn't give to be invited to Laura Calder's house for a meal. If she is delightful in person as she is in print, I would be in for a real treat. French Food At Home has turned me into a fan of French cooking -- at least the way Laura does it. Who ever would have thought that these simple recipes could yield such succulent results?! You know a meal is good when you can't help but smile from its deliciousness in mid bite. But this is French Food At Home throughout. I've made the Pineapple Tuilles, Summer Lentil Salad, Thyme Licks, Leek Tart, Spiced Almonds, Coffee Chop and all were hits. And remember not to skimp on the ingredients as this is key. Buy the freshest that you possibly can, follow Ms. Calder's witty and interesting recipes and enjoy the deliciousness and compliments that are sure to follow. Bon Appetit!
40 of 44 found the following review helpful:
 Disappointed fan Feb 21, 2009
By paolomac
I am a big fan of Laura Calder's show of the same name (on the Lifestyle Food channel here in Australia). She is great fun, quirky, a real Francophile, and cooks great French food easily and with charm.
Her scrambled eggs made just with butter and separated eggs is some of the best food I've ever cooked or eaten.
It was because I wanted to have that recipe (and others like it) that I bought this cookbook. I was disappointed to find that the egg recipe she has in the book is not the same as the one on the show.
I was also disappointed that the book is all text. I was expecting to have pictures of the finished dishes at least.
So, I'm afraid the book has left me a little disappointed because the show had set my expectations much higher.
20 of 21 found the following review helpful:
Excellent read and recipes! Feb 15, 2003
This is a fantastic book both to read as well for its recipes and cooking advice. Laura Calder obviously enjoys feeding her friends good, simple and delicious food without any fuss - not difficult, ornate French dishes that may keep you in the kitchen all day . Her recipes are at the same time simple to understand, easy to execute and simply delicious. I have used her recipes to put together several dinner parties for my friends, and I didnt spend the day or the evening in the kitchen. Her writing is both warm an funny - an excellent read in itself! Highly recommended!
14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
one of my fave cookbooks Jun 15, 2009
By J. Kramer
I don't know why this book has been overlooked, but it is a treasure. Laura's writing style is light and personal; reading along, you come to feel that you're cooking with a good friend in the kitchen. Of the recipes I've tried, all have been stellar. I've modified her lemon tart recipe with a different crust; it is by far the best lemon tart I have ever tasted. The recipes aren't fancy, either, in terms of effort in the kitchen, but the dishes look and taste like you're a food guru. Lemon Spinach, for example, is way simpler than pie, but elevates this vegetable from its usual sorry heap into something bright and mysterious. Savory Carrot Cake, a recipe I've seen nowhere else, is a marvelous, light velvety concoction that makes everything else on the plate taste better. I don't understand it, but there it is. Best of all, she demystifies Tarte Tatin, the French version of apple pie. That alone is worth the price of admission, but to top it off, nearly all of the recipes are healthy and good for you (but you know you're going to eat that walnut tart anyway).
I have shelves full of cookbooks. This is one of four books that I regularly return to.
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