French Women for All Seasons (Abridged): A Year of Secrets, Recipes, and Pleasure Audiobook

" I loved this book. It was so easy to read and so practicle. No crazy difficult recipes. Things you think you can really put into practice in your own life. I would definitly recommend this book. "

" I liked the first better but this was still a nice complement to it. "

" I liked the author's view on slowing down and savoring life's experiences. "

" Many of the recipes were simple and delicious, as with her other book. "

" This book was very good, but it was more about the recipes and food than about the experience. It does have some stories and advice throughout, just didn't give me the same wonderful feeling as "French Women Don't Get Fat". "

" Bit pretentious, but I wouldn't have expected anything less from a French woman writing about her perfect life. "

" French Women for All Seasons is basically a collection of Guiliano's personal suggestions for living a better and more "French-like" life. She talks about everything from diet, to skin care, fashion, and transportation. As a France native now living in New York she knows the difficulties of living a healthy and balanced life in a world of fast food and a sped up life style. While her tips are in no way for everyone, it was interesting to learn about her cultural experiences. "

" Good ideas, even better recipes. "

" Easy read, went through the whole thing on the plane out to Seattle. Don't much care about how to tie scarves like a French woman but enjoyed some recipe ideas. "

" Sequel to French Women Don't Get Fat. Entertaining, gossipy,with recipes, some of which are odd. (mushrooms with apples??). she's also got a scarf obsession. "

" Again, another pleasant read on vacation or at the beach. This is the second book in Mireille's series and I enjoyed both. I keep both around for the yummy and simple recipes. "

" Not as good as French women don't get fat but some great recipes. "

" A fun look at cooking seasonally, from a French woman's perspective. Remember: it's not about denying yourself; it's about *equilibrium*. "

" Mireille's pleasant French voice was a joy to listen to "en route" to work! Interesting ideas for how to slow down your life and really savor it, in reference to more than just eating. How to live always with a view to finding/creating moments of pleasure in each busy day. "

" Eat more leeks. "

" This sequel to French Women Don't Get Fat has more of the philosophy of healthy, fresh foods, lots of exercise and everything in moderation. Many interesting recipes are also included. "

" A great read, I discovered a lot about myself, and decided that I should have been born French or at least European. "

" A beautiful book about enjoying life and food through the seasons. Kind of like a snooty update of Walden. One section even has tips on how to tie a scarf like a French woman. "

" Ok- I didn't finish this. Read too much like a cookbook. It was generally interesting... but very much common sense... and not just French- just educated and intuitive. "

" I was pretty impressed with this book. Lots of good recipes are included. Upon finishing it, I feel like I do understand the french culture. How they think and how they make decisions. There are many little tidbits to daily living which would benefit ones health. "

" i couldn't stand this book, or maybe it was the author's sanctimonious, the french are so great attitude. like they were the first to eat healthfully and drink wine. but the recipes looked good. "

" I love this book. :) Great little antidotes to enjoy anytime of year...French style. Packed with recipes as well as cute little tips such as how to properly tie a scarf, pick out champagne etc...it is a wonderful sweet guide. "

" Great book to read again to remind you to enjoy good friends and good food. "

" Not as helpful as French Women Don't Get Fat, unless you want more recipes. I did not buy this one; it was more of the same. Unnecessary. "

" Not as good as the first one but I now know how to tie a scarf around my neck. "

" Bit pretentious, but I wouldn't have expected anything less from a French woman writing about her perfect life. "

" I love this book. :) Great little antidotes to enjoy anytime of year...French style. Packed with recipes as well as cute little tips such as how to properly tie a scarf, pick out champagne etc...it is a wonderful sweet guide. "

" More good French Women recipes and commentary. "

" I was pretty impressed with this book. Lots of good recipes are included. Upon finishing it, I feel like I do understand the french culture. How they think and how they make decisions. There are many little tidbits to daily living which would benefit ones health. "

" ...still with the leek soup. This does have a nice section on wine though. "

" Looooved the recipes in this book! "

" A bit of a let down from French Women Don't Get Fat. Great eggplant tapenade recipe. "

" Not as helpful as French Women Don't Get Fat, unless you want more recipes. I did not buy this one; it was more of the same. Unnecessary. "

" This book was okay -- nothing earth-shattering. The recipes look good! "

" Fun book. Great recipes. I now love leeks!! "

" I love her approach to the good life! Fashion tips; food tips; entertaining and work ethic. For every season I find a new tip that helps me approach living in the moment with new thrill! "

" Not as good as French women don't get fat but some great recipes. "

" the cover was so cute--the book was so bad... "

" Love this book. Great perspective on how to really enjoy life to it's fullest. Little tips and tricks from authors upbringing are great! "

" Very similar to How to Pick a Peach, with recipes for in-season veggie dishes. A little on the old-school side for me (calves liver, for example) but the general principles of eating mindfully and with pleasure are up my alley. "