Press

• "Bard ruefully considers the subtleties of Franco-American relations." Read more..

• "A smart, coquettish [food memoir]." Read more..

• "[A] cheerful charming memoir." Read more..

• "A charming romance with [Bard's] love of French food. Sweet and heartfelt." Read more..

• "It's safe to say that Bard—whose new life increasingly revolves around the table—is becoming a little more French each and every day." Read more..

• "You'll love this voyage into the gastronomic soul of the French." Read more..

• "Part love story, part cookbook, and the perfect get-away-from-it-all escape for a dreary day." Read more..

• "A delicious story." Read more..

• "The culture, romance and mouthwatering recipes make it hard to put down!" Read more..

• "The author’s charming narrative and penetrating insights quickly add a subtle complexity that will captivate readers." Read more..

• "A smart and emotional story." Read more..

• "The book does an excellent job of placing food within culture." Read more..

• "Bard [includes] numerous, cinema-ready, glimpses into her relationship." Read more..

• "This story and its accompanying recipes will warm your soul." Read more..

• "It's nearly impossible not to fall in love with her along the way." Read more..

• "Bard tackles moments of culture shock and plain disorientation." Read more..

• "It's not entirely certain in her recounting of their romance whether it was the man or the meals that kept drawing her back to the city celebrated for its cuisine." Read more..

• "The story of a young woman struggling to find her place in the world." Read more..

• "[A] frothy confection of a memoir." Read more..

• "In her first book, Bard tracks their relationship through meals." Read more..

• "She includes recipes at the end of each chapter for those wanting to cook up a little romance of their own." Read more..

• "The charmingly enviable tale." Read more..