The Six Americans Who Introduced Us To French Cooking

The Leonard Lopate Show | Nov 1, 2017

Cultural historian and acclaimed biographer Justin Spring joins us to discuss his new book, The Gourmands' Way: Six Americans in Paris and the Birth of a New Gastronomy. The book tells the story of six American chefs and writers who became entranced by French food culture and cuisine in the decades following WWII. These six travelers included the likes of Julia Child, MFK Fisher, and Alice B. Toklas, and their fascination with French cooking ultimately had a lasting impact on American cuisine.

Justin Spring will appear at Book Hampton (41 Main Street in East Hampton, NY) on Nov. 4 at 5:00 p.m. 

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