Bouchon (The Thomas Keller Library)

I recently purchased this book and must say I am very pleased. I have cooked several of the recipes including the really delicious Boeuf Bourguignon followed by the equally delicious Crème Caramel. I was a little disappointed not to see the bistro classic Coq au Vin recipe here. Cooking for me is therapeutic and the more that goes into the process the better and I can focus my mind on the end result. There are enough recipes in this book to do exactly that. It’s a lovely book and I’m making it my business to cook at least one main course and one dessert a month from it.

Some recipe books don't inspire. This one does totally. I want to try everything. The design is beautiful. The pictures, hints and tips all work together to create a wonderful product. So impressed. So pleased.

So yes I am a recipe book junky and have anyone with the same addiction I would thought recommend this Thomas Keller recipe book Bouchon. it's not one though to read in bed it is a weighty volume but unlike his 'French Laundry' book 90% of this book recipes can be cooked by a reasonable accomplished home cooks. Maybe the most important information is the results...Fantastic...thats my starting point not only for myself but also from my friends who ensured there wasn't a morsel left on their plates.

I read The French Laundry book and knew that I would never, ever make one thing out of it - way beyond my competencies - but this is much more approachable. It's a great read and even simple things are done with precision and craft. One of the best cookery books I've read this year

this book is very well put together very explicit and easy to follow. You can easly delight your friends and enjoy a different dining experience. the dishes are easy to prepare and you can achieve very good quality eating experience at home. It is really worth the money for the competent cook

Not too cheffy - the recipes were apparently tested in an (American) domestic kitchen for do-ability, but I do question the format - weighing in just over 5lbs, but measuring 11.25" square makes it difficult to handle in the kitchen - far too big for a bookrest! However the recipes are appetising and reflect the Lyons "bouchon" tradition very well.

so inspirational and has great looking pictures and great explanations. really good book but could do with recipe conversions all in all a fab book!!!

It's an absolute masterpiece. You don't even need to be a chef to enjoy the passion about food