Gerard Depardieu - My cookbook
Gerard Depardieu is a French institution perhaps, given his size, he could
even be called a French monument. With just a few exceptions he has ignored
the money on offer in Hollywood and stayed at home working on his reputation
as an actor. Of course any British actor coming out with a cookbook would
be laughed at, but every French person has strong opinions on food. Depardieu
has his own vineyard, which is not a vanity project but a subject he works
very hard at, and together with a professional chef has his own restaurant
in Paris, La Fontaine Gaillon, a popular and unpretentious place.
His passion for food is beyond question and in this book he rediscovers
authentic and traditional French cuisine, both classical and modern. Over
135 recipes follow on from a lengthy and well-written introduction by Depardieu
that explains his food philosophy. He adores the natural, the seasonal and
the culture of cuisine. He hates food fads, unworkable diets and a badly
cooked steak.
All these recipes are seriously attractive; each has a little tip from Depardieu to help you make them better. Most turn away from fancy and concentrate on simplicity. Here the art is to make dishes that you simply enjoy with friends and which won’t, in general, have you in the kitchen all day cooking. Subtle, simple and passionate.
