Lunch in Paris: A Love Story with Recipes

Find me a woman on the planet who has not craved seduction by Paris's timeless trifecta of beauty, romance, and food - really, it is the perfect ménage à trois. Many of us may fantasize about  living and loving in the City of Lights but American journalist and art historian Elizabeth Bard's first lunch date at a Parisian cafe with a handsome French man was the catalyst for a romantic and culinary adventure.

In her memoir, Lunch in Paris: A Love Story with Recipes, Elizabeth shares the joys and challenges of falling in love with someone from another culture and making the momentous decision to build a life in their country. A lively read (I cuddled up with the book for an entire weekend), Lunch in Paris details Elizabeth's relationship with the charming Gwendal and her adjustment to the Parisian way of life.  I had the pleasure of corresponding with Elizabeth via e-mail and she said, "there's a lot I've discovered in France - not just about effortless chic, but about how we as women can make better choices - pleasure and ambition, love and self."

Peppered with delicious recipes that are easy to execute, Lunch in Paris will leave you hungry for your own romantic adventure and a great meal!