Ma Gastronomie facts for kids
First edition (French)
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| Author | Fernand Point |
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| Country | France |
| Language | French |
| Subject | Culinary Arts |
| Genre | non-fiction |
| Publisher | Overlook/Rookery (October 30, 2008) Xs books |
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Publication date
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1969 |
| Media type | book |
| Pages | 240 |
| ISBN | 1585679615 |
Ma Gastronomie is a famous French cuisine cookbook. It was created from the notes of a very important French chef named Fernand Point. The book first came out in French in 1969. It has about 200 recipes that Chef Point had written down by hand.
The book also shares details about Fernand Point's life. It talks about his famous restaurant, La Pyramide. You can also learn about his cooking style, and his ideas on wines and other drinks.
About the English Version
The first time Ma Gastronomie was printed in English was in 1974. Later, in 2008, a new English version came out. A famous American chef, Thomas Keller, wrote the introduction for this edition. Chef Keller said that Fernand Point's ideas were very important for him when he was learning to cook.
Why Chefs Love This Book
Many famous chefs think Ma Gastronomie is a very special book. Charlie Trotter, a world-famous chef, called it the most important cookbook.
He once said:
If someone were to take away all my cookbooks except for one, I would keep Fernand Point’s Ma Gastronomie. For me, his philosophy instilled what cuisine is all about: generosity and hugeness of heart. Point said that if you are not a generous person you cannot be in this field. I think you’ll notice that chefs, as a whole, say yes to any project, fundraiser, or tasting because they have such a generous spirit.
Chef Trotter believed that Chef Point taught him a lot about cooking. He learned that cooking is about being generous and kind. Chef Point thought that good chefs must have a big heart. This means they should be willing to share and give. Many chefs today show this generous spirit. They often help with special events or fundraisers.
