Breakfast, Lunch, Tea
Cookbooks French Cuisine Healthy Cooking Baking Brunch & Breakfast Paris Café Culture Vegetable-Forward Cooking
"Breakfast, Lunch, Tea" by Rose Carrarini is the definitive behind-the-scenes cookbook from Paris’s beloved Rose Bakery, the Anglo-French café that revolutionized the Marais with its bright, vegetable-forward plates and British baking sensibility. Published by Phaidon in a durable hard-cover format and lavishly illustrated with full-page photography, the book gathers the recipes that have locals and travelers queuing around the block: flaky scones and orange-zest brioche for breakfast, signature salads like green beans with toasted almonds, and that legendary carrot cake served at tea. Every page is calibrated for real kitchens—measurements are in metric and imperial, techniques are spelled out in clear steps, and ingredient lists skew seasonal and globally available, making it simple to recreate authentic Paris café culture anywhere.
What makes this 2011 first edition special is its purity of vision. Carrarini writes as both chef and home cook, emphasizing fresh produce, whole grains, minimal sugar, and the gentle layering of flavors rather than heavy sauces. The result is food that feels indulgent yet wholesome—perfect for young adults building healthy habits or seasoned cooks hunting for new brunch staples. Hardcover binding means it lies flat while you whisk vinaigrette, and the thick matte pages resist spills, so the book stays usable even after years of flipping between oatmeal porridge and roasted vegetable galettes.
Collectors appreciate that early Phaidon printings are becoming harder to find in clean, unmarked condition. This copy shows only light shelf wear—minor scuffing to the jacket, a sun-faded spine, and a few page edges—but inside it's pristine: no previous owner names, no kitchen splatters, no loose or missing pages, and the binding is square and tight. For anyone searching "Rose Bakery cookbook," "Paris café recipes," or "best brunch cookbook," this title consistently ranks high and is frequently referenced by bloggers and pastry chefs worldwide. Secure this copy to bring the light, seasonal flavors of a Parisian institution to your own table.
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