Book Giveaway: The French Ingredient by Jane Bertch

My friend, Jane Berch, owner of La Cuisine Cooking School, recently wrote the book The French Ingredient- Making a Life in Paris One Lesson at a Time, a memoir. Jane has generously offered to give away a copy of The French Ingredient to an Eye Prefer Paris reader.

Here’s a synopsis:

When Jane Bertch was seventeen, her mother took her on a graduation trip to Paris. Thrilled to use her high school French, Jane found her halting attempts greeted with withering condescension by every waiter and shopkeeper she encountered. At the end of the trip, she vowed she would never return.

Yet a decade later she found herself back in Paris, transferred there by the American bank she worked for. She became fluent in the language and excelled in her new position. But she had a different dream: to start a cooking school for foreigners like her, who wanted to take a few classes in French cuisine in a friendly setting, then bring their new skills to their kitchens back home. Predictably, Jane faced the skeptical French—how dare an American banker start a cooking school in Paris?—as well as real-estate nightmares, and a long struggle to find and attract clients.

Thanks to Jane’s perseverance, La Cuisine Paris opened in 2009. Now the school is thriving, welcoming international visitors to come in and knead dough, whisk bechamel, whip meringue, and learn the care, precision, patience, and beauty involved in French cooking.

The 9th person who makes a comment on the link below, will receive a copy of the book. 

https://www.ipreferparis.net/2024/11/-book-giveaway-the-french-ingredient-by-jane-bertch.html

CLICK HERE to order The French Ingredient from Amazon

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Comments

[Marianne]

I think I'll have to buy this book. Thanks for bringing it to our attention.

[Carolyn Smith-Kizer]

What a lovely idea and what a fascinating live she has led.

[pat fiore]

everything you do is wonderful.
love the doors and knocker and will order for Xmas. her book sounds incredible.
would love to meet her when in Paris.
Looking forward to touring Paris with you.
Pat Fiore

[Pam Coblyn]

I am flying to Paris in two days and thanks to your blog, I know what to see, what to eat, and where to shop!!!

Ooh la la—it’s my FIRST TRIP!!!

Merci for all your investigations that will make our week dreamy!

[Debra]

The book sounds wonderful....

[Maxine Gaiber]

I would love to read this book!

[Thomas Contrino]

Sounds like a wonderful book Richard!

[Linda Spalla]

Richard, I would love a copy of the book you highlighted.
Linda

[Julie Boston]

Love Paris and French cooking would be fun to learn.

[Philip Kazan]

I would love a copy of the book. I live in France.

[Irenka Jakubiak]

Richard’s blog is full of information that’s unique and exciting, always offering more than expected. His knowledge and experience living as an American in Paris is inspiring. I always look forward to his blogs and can’t wait to read about his latest discoveries!

[Joan Gannij]

Sounds I interesting. And a tasty read as well.

[Brenda]

I loved Jane's book and can't wait to visit La Cuisine Paris on my next trip! Hope whoever wins the book enjoys it as much as I did.

[Susan Coombe]

I’ve taken two classes at La Cuisine and would love a copy!

[Sherri Segall]

I look forward to reading this melange of a culinary, teaching and business journey.

[Rebecca Bishop]

I love Paris, I love French food, and I would love to read this memoir! Sounds fascinating!

[Mary Joanne Dreckman]

Wood LOVE to read her story!

Mary

[Patricia Flournoy]

& I thought it was me...when I left Beaune last year I was saddened by the way we were treated by our
French 'friends' and neighbors. Reading Jane's story makes me feel much better!

[Shelley]

How fabulous to be able to visit Paris and learn to cook the unique cuisine!
A double pleasure!
SHELLEY

[Vickie Austin]

Am I the ninth? No matters—just love your content, Richard. After this last election in the USA I am thinking of fleeing to another country… so this book will help. ❤️