From start to finish, this STUNNING and ELEGANT cookbook displays incredible creative mastery that has beauty, romance and magic layered throughout the pages from start to finish. This book makes you DREAM and gets you excited about the new world that awaits: a world in which we can all gather around a table again, rub elbows with friends and family, eat gorgeous things out of communal dishes, sip on wine for hours and linger on into the night. I'm completely in awe of the stellar aesthetics and impeccable photography, the food styling (done by the author herself!), witty language, the play with shadows and the presence of the female form throughout the book. What I most appreciate is the accurate and vibrant reflection of what modern day Paris looks like around the table (not only classic French, but also gives a fair platform to the myriad of influences (Middle Eastern, Asian, etc) that have made their way into the palates of the French. Each recipe has a "remarque," Rebekah's clever way to introduce a bit of historical context for each cocktail or dish while also adding a personal (and usually hilarious) personal anecdote. Excellent book to have around if you like to entertain and want to add that je ne sais quoi feel and magic into your days and nights! Recommend 100000%. Read more
Words cannot express how much I love this cookbook! I am not a fancy French cook, so was a bit worried that the recipes would be too complicated or the ingredients would be impossible to find. Definitely not the case! I’ve had this cookbook for about a week and I’ve made at least 10 recipes plus quite a few cocktails. I even had a small gathering and cooked exclusively from this book. My friends loved it and have also ordered it! This is completely approachable, with easy to find (or substitute) ingredients, many of which you probably have on hand. The author also gives tips on how repurposing sauces, dressings & leftovers so you aren’t left with a mystery jar in the fridge. And many of the recipes have similar ingredients so you won’t have a mostly full jar of spice gathering dust in the cabinet. The writing is witty and totally inspiring! The pictures will motivate you! Many of these recipes can be made in advance, which is perfect for entertaining. I made the carrot tatin pictured above (I promise, I didn’t decimate the carrots, I used rainbow carrots so the purple ones look charred :)) in the morning and it still looked and tasted great several hours later when my guests arrived. Highly recommend! Read more
I LOVE this cook book. I lived in France when I was younger just out of college. We had our sailboat in St Maxime and I had a French boyfriend from Brive la Gaillard (lived there too). That experience changed my entire life. I miss France dearly every day. This cook book has hand selected the perfect recipes to showcase life in France. From aperitif to dessert, Rules included, my favourite part. The thing l learned in France was that the rules of gastronomy are the most important. They are the way to experience life. It has been developed over centuries and they, in my opinion and probably the French as well believe it is perfect. I think this book reflects this in a kind and simple way doesn’t intimidate. Right down to the photography. She has done a wonderful job of capturing la vie en France. I am an avid cook and I look forward to making all the creations and reliving my time abroad. 😭😭😭🍷🍷💋 Read more
Rebekah has managed to perfectly capture what it's like to live in France in the 21st century -- she has an incredible eye for capturing a world which you want to be a part of. I want to be where she is, drinking what she's drinking, and eating her delicious recipes. There's classic French recipes (of course), but with her own twist -- like Coq au Vermouth -- a riff on Coq au Vin, but Rebekah also branches out showing the type of food you might find at a dinner party in France today. The photos are some of the most gorgeous I've ever seen in a cookbook. Every photo has been so well thought out, from the food, to the light, to the styling. In the short time I've had it it's already been a huge source of inspiration. This cookbook is a must-buy! Read more
A Table is a beautifully photographed cookbook that has an abundance of unique recipes. In an attempt to try French cuisine, this seems to be a great cookbook to guide one in that quest. I enjoyed the way Rebekah wrote out more then just the recipes. She shared ideas and tips to help make them wherever you may be. A great cookbook to add to your shelf and help you master the art of French cuisine. Thank you to NetGalley and Chronicle Books for the opportunity to read this book. Read more
Got this as a gift for my brother in law. He loves cooking and trying new things. He’s tried a few different recipes and says they are all great. He loves it and recommends it to everyone. Read more
This cookbook both inspired, and satisfied, my wanderlust for France! Rebekah's voice invokes beautiful imagery (and the photos are gorgeous, too!), and is so welcoming that just read to this made me feel like I was joining in on her wonderful dinner parties. Every recipe I've tried - both food and drinks - has been a smash hit so far! The recipes are simple and approachable, and the flavors SO delicious, and comforting. I lived in France for a time, and often miss the ambiance of mealtimes (and the food, of course!), and this book brings that feeling right into my home. I'm looking forward to throwing my dream dinner parties, with this book to guide me! Read more
