Simca's Cuisine (1st ed.)

From the Publisher:
Simone ("Simca") Beck is known to millions of Americans as Julia Child's French partner in the creation of the two classic volumes of Mastering the Art of French Cooking. Now, she gives us her own delectable recipesthe ones she most treasures out of a lifetime of cooking creativity that has made her one of the great cuisinieres of her day. Here are recipes that were inspired by old French family specialties found in her mother's and grandmother's well-thumbed notebooks; recipes that grew out of Simca's life in the provinces (particularly Normandy, Alsace, and Provence) where she has gardened, cooked, dined out, and entertained; simple delights and fabulous concoctions all set down with a beautiful French clarity.

About the Author:

Simone  "Simca" Beck was a French cookbook writing and cooking instructor who, along with Julia Child and Louisette Bertholle, played a significant role in the introduction of French cooking techniques and recipes into American kitchens.

Release Date: 1972 (First Edition, unsigned)

Condition: Very good, significant age wear on dust jacket appropriate for age (small spot on bottom spine), dust jacket is torn, mark on front flyleaf, text is clean and unmarked, ink is bright, edge is clean. This is great book to cook from.