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The Sweet Life in Paris: Delicious Adventures in the World's Most Glorious--and Perplexing--city
Written by David Lebovitz
Narrated by David Drummond
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Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5 (42 ratings)
Length: 6 hours
- Publisher:
- Tantor Audio
- Released:
- Jun 29, 2012
- ISBN:
- 9781452678283
- Format:
- Audiobook
Description
Like so many others, David Lebovitz dreamed about living in Paris ever since he first visited the city in the 1980s. Finally, after a nearly two-decade career as a pastry chef and cookbook author, he moved to Paris to start a new life. Having crammed all his worldly belongings into three suitcases, he arrived, hopes high, at his new apartment in the lively Bastille neighborhood.
But he soon discovered it's a different world en France.
From learning the ironclad rules of social conduct to the mysteries of men's footwear, from shopkeepers who work so hard not to sell you anything to the etiquette of working the right way around the cheese plate, here is David's story of how he came to fall in love with-and even understand-this glorious, yet sometimes maddening, city.
When did he realize he had morphed into un vrai parisien? It might have been when he found himself considering a purchase of men's dress socks with cartoon characters on them. Or perhaps the time he went to a bank with 135 euros in hand to make a 134-euro payment, was told the bank had no change that day, and thought it was completely normal. Or when he found himself dressing up to take out the garbage because he had come to accept that in Paris appearances and image mean everything.
The more than fifty original recipes, for dishes both savory and sweet, such as Pork Loin with Brown Sugar-Bourbon Glaze, Braised Turkey in Beaujolais Nouveau with Prunes, Bacon and Bleu Cheese Cake, Chocolate-Coconut Marshmallows, Chocolate Spice Bread, Lemon-Glazed Madeleines, and Mocha-Crème Fraîche Cake, will have listeners running to the kitchen once they stop laughing.
The Sweet Life in Paris is a deliciously funny, offbeat, and irreverent look at the city of lights, cheese, chocolate, and other confections.
But he soon discovered it's a different world en France.
From learning the ironclad rules of social conduct to the mysteries of men's footwear, from shopkeepers who work so hard not to sell you anything to the etiquette of working the right way around the cheese plate, here is David's story of how he came to fall in love with-and even understand-this glorious, yet sometimes maddening, city.
When did he realize he had morphed into un vrai parisien? It might have been when he found himself considering a purchase of men's dress socks with cartoon characters on them. Or perhaps the time he went to a bank with 135 euros in hand to make a 134-euro payment, was told the bank had no change that day, and thought it was completely normal. Or when he found himself dressing up to take out the garbage because he had come to accept that in Paris appearances and image mean everything.
The more than fifty original recipes, for dishes both savory and sweet, such as Pork Loin with Brown Sugar-Bourbon Glaze, Braised Turkey in Beaujolais Nouveau with Prunes, Bacon and Bleu Cheese Cake, Chocolate-Coconut Marshmallows, Chocolate Spice Bread, Lemon-Glazed Madeleines, and Mocha-Crème Fraîche Cake, will have listeners running to the kitchen once they stop laughing.
The Sweet Life in Paris is a deliciously funny, offbeat, and irreverent look at the city of lights, cheese, chocolate, and other confections.
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Start ListeningBook Information
The Sweet Life in Paris: Delicious Adventures in the World's Most Glorious--and Perplexing--city
Written by David Lebovitz
Narrated by David Drummond
Ratings:
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5 (42 ratings)
Length: 6 hours
Description
Like so many others, David Lebovitz dreamed about living in Paris ever since he first visited the city in the 1980s. Finally, after a nearly two-decade career as a pastry chef and cookbook author, he moved to Paris to start a new life. Having crammed all his worldly belongings into three suitcases, he arrived, hopes high, at his new apartment in the lively Bastille neighborhood.
But he soon discovered it's a different world en France.
From learning the ironclad rules of social conduct to the mysteries of men's footwear, from shopkeepers who work so hard not to sell you anything to the etiquette of working the right way around the cheese plate, here is David's story of how he came to fall in love with-and even understand-this glorious, yet sometimes maddening, city.
When did he realize he had morphed into un vrai parisien? It might have been when he found himself considering a purchase of men's dress socks with cartoon characters on them. Or perhaps the time he went to a bank with 135 euros in hand to make a 134-euro payment, was told the bank had no change that day, and thought it was completely normal. Or when he found himself dressing up to take out the garbage because he had come to accept that in Paris appearances and image mean everything.
The more than fifty original recipes, for dishes both savory and sweet, such as Pork Loin with Brown Sugar-Bourbon Glaze, Braised Turkey in Beaujolais Nouveau with Prunes, Bacon and Bleu Cheese Cake, Chocolate-Coconut Marshmallows, Chocolate Spice Bread, Lemon-Glazed Madeleines, and Mocha-Crème Fraîche Cake, will have listeners running to the kitchen once they stop laughing.
The Sweet Life in Paris is a deliciously funny, offbeat, and irreverent look at the city of lights, cheese, chocolate, and other confections.
But he soon discovered it's a different world en France.
From learning the ironclad rules of social conduct to the mysteries of men's footwear, from shopkeepers who work so hard not to sell you anything to the etiquette of working the right way around the cheese plate, here is David's story of how he came to fall in love with-and even understand-this glorious, yet sometimes maddening, city.
When did he realize he had morphed into un vrai parisien? It might have been when he found himself considering a purchase of men's dress socks with cartoon characters on them. Or perhaps the time he went to a bank with 135 euros in hand to make a 134-euro payment, was told the bank had no change that day, and thought it was completely normal. Or when he found himself dressing up to take out the garbage because he had come to accept that in Paris appearances and image mean everything.
The more than fifty original recipes, for dishes both savory and sweet, such as Pork Loin with Brown Sugar-Bourbon Glaze, Braised Turkey in Beaujolais Nouveau with Prunes, Bacon and Bleu Cheese Cake, Chocolate-Coconut Marshmallows, Chocolate Spice Bread, Lemon-Glazed Madeleines, and Mocha-Crème Fraîche Cake, will have listeners running to the kitchen once they stop laughing.
The Sweet Life in Paris is a deliciously funny, offbeat, and irreverent look at the city of lights, cheese, chocolate, and other confections.
- Publisher:
- Tantor Audio
- Released:
- Jun 29, 2012
- ISBN:
- 9781452678283
- Format:
- Audiobook
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cindywho-1
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars(4/5)
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Funny anecdotes about living in Paris - I was happy to learn you can now get decas (decaf coffees) in the cafes.
cindywho-1
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars(4/5)
Funny anecdotes about living in Paris - I was happy to learn you can now get decas (decaf coffees) in the cafes.
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booklovercook
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars(3/5)
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I read this as part of my renewed obsession with everything Paris, and because I love Lebovitz's blog. It was a quick and enjoyable read with lots of humorous anecdotes about life in the City of Light that sometimes had me laughing out loud. Less of a love letter and more of a therapeutic assessment of your love's good and bad qualities. The included recipes are mouth-watering, of course.
booklovercook
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars(3/5)
I read this as part of my renewed obsession with everything Paris, and because I love Lebovitz's blog. It was a quick and enjoyable read with lots of humorous anecdotes about life in the City of Light that sometimes had me laughing out loud. Less of a love letter and more of a therapeutic assessment of your love's good and bad qualities. The included recipes are mouth-watering, of course.
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jenneb_2
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars(3/5)
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This was charming, but maybe a little too try-hard.
I like his blog better...and his ice cream cookbook even better than that!
I like his blog better...and his ice cream cookbook even better than that!
jenneb_2
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars(3/5)
This was charming, but maybe a little too try-hard.
I like his blog better...and his ice cream cookbook even better than that!
I like his blog better...and his ice cream cookbook even better than that!
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tippycanoegal
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars(3/5)
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A fun, vicarious jaunt through life in Paris with David Lebovitz, who is just enough of curmudgeon to be completely charming.
tippycanoegal
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars(3/5)
A fun, vicarious jaunt through life in Paris with David Lebovitz, who is just enough of curmudgeon to be completely charming.
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voracious_1
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars(4/5)
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This autobiographical account of a famous chef's life in Paris was both informative and entertaining. Though David had moved from San Francisco to Paris seven years before, his culture shock is humorously retold through short stories filled with advice about how to fit in with Parisians and recipes that capture Parisian flavors. I enjoyed this insightful collection, as it helped explain the mindset of native Parisians and their expectations for appropriate behavior in their city. As I have never visited Paris, however, I'm not sure I'm more inclined to do so after reading these stories as it describes a challenging way of life that exceeds what I would have expected. I probably would still travel to Paris, but I would probably re-read this book before I go, so as to avoid unfortunate cultural gaffes during my stay. I will definately be trying the recipes... in fact, I think I'm going to make the chocolate cake tonight!
voracious_1
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars(4/5)
This autobiographical account of a famous chef's life in Paris was both informative and entertaining. Though David had moved from San Francisco to Paris seven years before, his culture shock is humorously retold through short stories filled with advice about how to fit in with Parisians and recipes that capture Parisian flavors. I enjoyed this insightful collection, as it helped explain the mindset of native Parisians and their expectations for appropriate behavior in their city. As I have never visited Paris, however, I'm not sure I'm more inclined to do so after reading these stories as it describes a challenging way of life that exceeds what I would have expected. I probably would still travel to Paris, but I would probably re-read this book before I go, so as to avoid unfortunate cultural gaffes during my stay. I will definately be trying the recipes... in fact, I think I'm going to make the chocolate cake tonight!
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maureen61_1
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars(5/5)
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This is a wonderful, funny, quirky and insightful tale of an American pastry chef relocating to Paris. His attempts at adjustment and fitting in are humorous and touching. A great read - especially for those of us who love to travel!
maureen61_1
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars(5/5)
This is a wonderful, funny, quirky and insightful tale of an American pastry chef relocating to Paris. His attempts at adjustment and fitting in are humorous and touching. A great read - especially for those of us who love to travel!
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