Provence, 1970 by Luke Barr
M.F.K. Fisher, Julia Child, James Beard, and the Reinvention of American Taste
Set against the picturesque backdrop of southern France, this narrative delves into a pivotal moment in culinary history when a group of renowned American and European chefs and food writers, including Julia Child, James Beard, and M.F.K. Fisher, gathered in Provence. During this winter of 1970, they engaged in passionate discussions and debates about the future of food, challenging traditional French culinary dominance and paving the way for a new era of American cuisine. The book captures the essence of their interactions, the cultural shifts of the time, and the lasting impact of their visionary ideas on the world of gastronomy.
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- 2013
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