I met this very memorable cook and author in late October of 1999. She served our Garden club group her recipe for Sweet Potato Bisque and gave us cooking lessons! She also told us what herbs we can grow in our garden to use each season and what will also attract wildlife (hummingbirds) to our gardens. I always refer to her book again and again; I just love her recipes! Our family has many favorites out of this cookbook. If you want to buy a French recipe book--be sure to choose this one!