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The Philosopher in the Kitchen (Penguin Handbook)
The Philosopher in the Kitchen - Penguin Handbook Author:Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin (1755-1826), mayor of Bellay, cousin of Madame Recamier, chevalier de l'empire, author of a history of duelling and a number of racy stories (unfortunately lost), whose sister died in her hundredth year having just finished a good meal and shouting loudly for her dessert, is now best known for his "physiolo... more »gie du gout" here brilliantly translated as "the philosopher in the kitchen," which was first published in December 1825.« less