Le répertoire de la cuisine vs The Cooking of South-West France: Which Should You Read?
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Le répertoire de la cuisine
First published in 1914, _Le Repertoire de La Cuisine_ is an international culinary treasure written by Escoffier's very own student, Louis Saulnier. The Repertoire, as it is commonly known, is a shorthand guide to the…
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The Cooking of South-West France
Recipes for sauces, soups, salads, appetizers, main dishes, vegetables, and desserts capture the flavor of traditional and contemporary French cooking.
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Le répertoire de la cuisine is the quickest read — about 4 hours vs 6 for The Cooking of South-West France.
- Le répertoire de la cuisine has the widest readership — 3 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Le répertoire de la cuisine | The Cooking of South-West France | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 4.0 (2) | — |
Reception
| Le répertoire de la cuisine | The Cooking of South-West France | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 3 | 1 |
| Editions | 22 | 14 |
| Wikipedia attention | 243 | — |
| Pages | 239 | 356 |