During its heyday, La Mère Brazier was the most famous restaurant in France – a magical gastronomic experience that drew the likes of Marlene Dietrich and various French presidents. Its proprietor and chef, Eugenie Brazier, was the first French chef awarded six Michelin stars. She became and still is today, the inspiration for modern French cooking. First published in France in 1977, La Mère Brazier is a culinary masterpiece. Part memoir and part recipe collection, it includes classic French recipes from Lyon, the hotbed of the French culinary scene. La Mère Brazier fills an important gap in culinary history, and is a must-have for anyone interested in classic recipes and French regional cuisine.

• A classic culinary masterpiece containing over 300 recipes from ‘the mother of French gastronomy’

• Features a foreword and preface by celebrated chefs Paul Bocuse and Bernard Pacaud

• Beautifully designed with historic photographs and illustrations