Captured here for the first time in English is the life, the philosophy, and the art of the legendary Auguste Escoffier - as he himself recorded it. The text eloquently communicates the warm sensibilities of Escoffier and his great love of food, while culinary art glows from every page, creating a sensory feast for serious gourmands and professionals alike.
Escoffier intimately describes dishes, presentations, original menus and recipes, all in the context of their creation.