{"title":"Kendall Smith Franchini","description":"\u003cp\u003eKendall Smith Franchini is an accomplished author and culinary expert whose work bridges the world of cooking with heartfelt storytelling. Her books, such as \u003cem\u003eFrench at Heart\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Cook's Atelier\u003c\/em\u003e, cater to those with a passion for food and a love for French culinary traditions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eFrench at Heart\u003c\/em\u003e, Kendall shares her personal journey and experiences in France, offering readers a glimpse into the charming lifestyle and rich cuisine of the French countryside. Her storytelling invites you to savour each moment, much like a fine meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Cook's Atelier\u003c\/em\u003e, co-authored with her mother, is a celebration of family, tradition, and the art of cooking. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Burgundy, this book serves as both a culinary guide and a source of inspiration for aspiring chefs and home cooks alike. It's filled with beautifully crafted recipes that embody the essence of French cooking and techniques that can transform your skills in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKendall Smith Franchini's works are perfect for anyone who appreciates the intricate balance of flavours and the deep-rooted culture found in French cuisine. Her books are not just collections of recipes, but also heartfelt narratives that inspire a deeper connection with the art of cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"french-at-heart-by-jess-thomson-9781419771972","title":"French at Heart","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA gorgeous cookbook about living well the French way from the founders of the Cook’s Atelier, a cooking school in Burgundy, France.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrench at Heart\u003c\/i\u003e shows how to create simple, joyous family meals around your own table, in whatever place you call home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen mother and daughter duo Kendall Smith Franchini and Marjorie Taylor moved to Beaune in Burgundy, France, to open their now-incredibly popular cooking school, the Cook’s Atelier, they learned that choosing to appreciate tiny moments more mindfully, like they saw the French do, really opened their hearts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo them, being French at heart doesn’t mean you have to speak French or live in France; it means slowing down enough to enjoy the little details of every day. Whether that’s preparing a meal for your family and taking the time to enjoy it together around the table or taking an extra moment to set the table with fresh flowers, curating your own joy is worth your time, and this cookbook offers plenty of ideas for ways you can adopt this particularly French habit in your own life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese are classic recipes that will make you fall in love with France: things like \u003cb\u003eSalade Niçoise\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eDuck Confit\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eTarte Tatin\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey are simple recipes, what Taylor and Smith Franchini often cook for their family after a long day, and reflect their take on familiar French favourites. They offer ways to adapt, improve, or simplify classic recipes, along with plenty of additional advice on \u003cb\u003ehow to serve a memorable cheese or charcuterie board\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ecurate a French-inspired pantry\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003estart your own kitchen garden\u003c\/b\u003e, or \u003cb\u003eget the most out of your local farmers’ market\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCreating meaningful moments around meals and sharing them turns out to be quite contagious—and exactly why people love coming to see Taylor and Smith Franchini at their cooking school. Cooking is about more than just the food, and while \u003ci\u003eFrench at Heart\u003c\/i\u003e has more than 100 go-to recipes, it is a cookbook for anyone who wants to discover those little details that make our time around the table even more special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46998137962732,"sku":"9781419771972","price":64.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13487253482693.jpg?v=1763208961"},{"product_id":"the-cooks-atelier-by-kendall-smith-franchini-9781419728952","title":"The Cook's Atelier","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2019 IACP Cookbook Award for Food Photography \u0026amp; Styling\u003cbr\u003e2019 IACP Cookbook Award for Design\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Cook's Atelier\u003c\/i\u003e, the debut cookbook from the international culinary destination and cooking school in Burgundy, is a beautifully photographed resource on classic French cuisine and an atmospheric chronicle of a family's life in a charming French village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMother and daughter American expats Marjorie Taylor and Kendall Smith Franchini always dreamed of living in France. With a lot of hard work and a dash of fate, they realised this dream and cofounded \u003ci\u003eThe Cook's Atelier\u003c\/i\u003e, a celebrated French cooking school in the storybook town of Beaune, located in the heart of the Burgundy wine region. Combining their professional backgrounds in food and wine, they attract visitors from near and far with their approachable, convivial style of cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing more than 100 market-inspired recipes and 300 exceptional photographs, this comprehensive reference is an extension of their cooking school, providing a refreshingly simple take on French techniques and recipes that every cook should know. This includes basic butchery, essential stocks and sauces, pastry, dessert creams and sauces, and preserving, to name a few. Seasonal menus build on this foundation, collecting recipes that showcase their fresh, vegetable-focused versions of timeless French dishes, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGreen Garlic Soufflé\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWatermelon and Vineyard Peach Salad\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLittle Croques Madames\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSole Meunière with Beurre Blanc and Parsleyed Potatoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSeared Duck Breast with Celery Root Purée and Chanterelles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMadeleines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlum Tarte Tatin\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAlmond-Cherry Galette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStories of food and life in the village and the unique atmosphere of the atelier accent this personal cookbook. 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