Book Review: Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home by Ina Garten - Page 2

"It's going to be big," he says and sure enough the flames make me jump.

Dessert is Pain Perdu — lost bread for a lost day. Americans recognize this recipe as French Toast, but Ina adds Grand Marnier for an adults only dessert. Add fresh strawberries on the bread and in bowls to be enjoyed later in the night with that bottle of champagne that escaped the evening before to round out this dream of being Barefoot in Paris.

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Melissa Lion is the author of two novels, Swollen and Upstream. She believes that eating strawberries from navels is an acceptable way to get in her five servings.

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  • Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home

    Hearty boeuf Bourguignon served in deep bowls over a garlic-rubbed slice of baguette toast; decadently rich croque monsieur, eggy and oozing with cheese; gossamer crème brulee, its sweetness offset by ...

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  • 1 - Bologna T.

    Aug 07, 2007 at 3:17 pm

    Just what I was looking for. A suprise. I found this to be a refreshing review. Thanks for sharing your writing.

  • 2 - High Heels

    Aug 07, 2007 at 6:22 pm

    What a pleasant review!
    *Seeks new French lover*
    HH :)

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