Life a la Henri: Being the Memoirs of Henri Charpentier

Life A La Henri: Being The Memoirs Of Henri Charpentier is an autobiographical book written by Henri Charpentier, a renowned French chef and restaurateur. The book is a vivid account of Charpentier's life, from his childhood in France to his rise to fame as a chef in New York City.Charpentier's memoirs are filled with fascinating anecdotes and stories about his experiences in the culinary world. He describes his early years as an apprentice in a patisserie in France, his travels throughout Europe, and his eventual arrival in New York City in 1906.The book also includes a number of Charpentier's most famous recipes, including his signature dessert, Crepes Suzette. Charpentier shares his techniques and tips for creating delicious and beautiful dishes, and provides insight into the art of French cuisine.Life A La Henri is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of French cuisine, or for anyone who simply enjoys a good memoir. Charpentier's writing is engaging and entertaining, and his stories will leave readers hungry for more.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.