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In this candid memoir, Kathleen Flinn shares her decision to leave a different career behind and pursue culinary excellence at the renowned Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. The book opens with the challenges of an intense, high‑pressure program, the fierce camaraderie among fellow students, and the emotional dynamics of falling in love during the course. Readers also find a curated collection of more than twenty recipes that illustrate the techniques and flavors she learned.
Flinn’s narrative offers insight into the discipline required for culinary mastery and the personal transformations that arise from stepping into a demanding new field.
The volume concludes with bibliographic references, a recipe index, and ancillary material that supports her storytelling.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Kathleen Flinn
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