The Monet Cookbook: Recipes from Giverny

by Florence Gentner, Francis Hammond (Photographs)

This beautiful book presents 60 of Claude Monet’s original recipes alongside glorious reproductions of his paintings, scenes from his life in Giverny, and stunning photographs of the dishes. It’s well known that Claude Monet was a gourmand as well as an artistic genius. His culinary journals are filled with detailed recipes and notes about what he ate and with whom he shared his meals. Now, sixty of those recipes are gathered in this elegantly produced book brimming with the colors and flavors of Giverny, France. Each chapter features recipes that were served in Monet’s famed yellow dining room, eaten al fresco in the gardens at Giverny, or at several of the fine restaurants along the Seine in Normandy. Beautiful reproductions of Monet’s art compliment the recipes, along with photographs of the artist enjoying these dishes with his family, friends, and fellow artists. The recipes themselves, selected for their rustic appeal and use of only the freshest ingredients, range from simple galettes and hearty casseroles to fine soufflés, seafood dishes, and delicious tarts, cakes, and other pastries. A fitting tribute to the painter and his legendary aesthetic, this cookbook is the next best thing to sitting at Monet’s table.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction, Art, Reference, France, Food

240 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2016

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best kind of cookbook - the kind that doubles as a book of art. I very happily spent an afternoon poring over these recipes!

[Paula · Rating 5 out of 5]

Für jeden Fan von Monet ein must-have. Das ist ein wirklich sehr schön gemachtes Kochbuch, wobei es fast mehr ein Bildband mit Fokus auf der Kulinarik in Monets Leben ist. Die Autorin setzt Speisen aus seiner Zeit in den Zusammenhang seiner Gemälde und seiner Lebensstationen.
Der Band ist geschmückt mit vielen Fotos und Abdrucken von seinen Gemälden und vielen biographischen Hinweisen.
Toll gemacht, auch wenn die Rezepte natürlich nicht sonderlich modern sind (und auch keinerlei Nährwertangaben haben).

[Alyeen1 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Noch nichts daraus gekocht, aber das Buch ist sehr schön aufgemacht, viele Bilder aus Monets Leben und ein gute biographischer Text, der auf sein kulinarisches Leben konzentriert. Die Rezepte sehen lecker aus und sind gut beschrieben. Freue mich das erste Gericht zu kochen.

[Ashley Fisher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant art book / cookbook / biography of Monet at home

Some of the recipes are a bit finicky- practice before serving!!