Provence, 1970: M.F.K. Fisher, Julia Child, James Beard, and the Reinvention of American Taste by Luke Barr
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Barr recreates the separate events in the lives of M.F.K. Fisher, Julia Child, James Beard and others that lead to a turning point in American attitudes toward French cuisine. Culling information from letters, publications, and diaries of Fisher and others, Barr, Fisher's great-nephew, creates a narrative that is informative and dramatic. A great selection for foodies who savor the history of cuisine.

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