Immoveable Feast A Paris Christmas
Immoveable Feast A Paris Christmas by John Baxter, published by HarperCollins on September 23, 2008, is a memoir that combines elements of biography and travel. This 288-page book narrates the amusing and unexpected journey of Baxter, who, despite his humble culinary beginnings and lack of French language skills, takes on the challenge of preparing a Christmas dinner for a traditional Parisian family. His experiences unfold against the backdrop of Paris, offering insights into both the culture and cuisine of France.
Readers will find a blend of humor and heartfelt storytelling as Baxter recounts his year-long quest to master the art of French cooking while navigating family dynamics and cultural nuances. The narrative highlights his adventures in sourcing the finest recipes and ingredients, showcasing the rich culinary landscape of France. Immoveable Feast captures the essence of holiday traditions and the spirit of Paris, making it a delightful exploration of food, romance, and family during the festive season.
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A witty cultural and culinary education, Immoveable Feast is the charming, funny, and improbable tale of how a man who was raised on white bread—and didn’t speak a word of French—unexpectedly ended up with the sacred duty of preparing the annual Christmas dinner for a venerable Parisian family.
Ernest Hemingway called Paris “a moveable feast”—a city ready to embrace you at any time in life. For Los Angeles–based film critic John Baxter, that moment came when he fell in love with a French woman and impulsively moved to Paris to marry her. As a test of his love, his skeptical in-laws charged him with cooking the next Christmas banquet—for eighteen people in their ancestral country home. Baxter’s memoir of his yearlong quest takes readers along his misadventures and delicious triumphs as he visits the farthest corners of France in search of the country’s best recipes and ingredients. Irresistible and fascinating, Immoveable Feast is a warmhearted tale of good food, romance, family, and the Christmas spirit, Parisian style.
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