eve - Contemporary Cuisine Methode Traditionnelle is filled with gorgeous photography, capturing her restaurants ambiance as well as her precise attention to detail with her food preparation and presentation. The cookbook literally "walks" you through the experience of dining at eve, beginning with the composed butters and bread that are served to all guests as they are seated, progressing through the courses of a meal and finally, concluding, as each meal does at eve, with her signature sugared mint leaves. She has left nothing untouched as she includes all the details of her recipes, from the seasonal jams, aromatic oils and spice mixtures which are a foundation for her distinct style. Simultaneously, she suggests ways to simplify recipes, and embrace a way of cooking that combines proper technique with an open-minded approach to cooking.
Eve takes you into the life of the restaurant by sharing stories of how she hires people, her passion for the slow food movement, the pairing of food and wine. Her passion is so ingrained in all she does that it should be no surprise that you get caught up in her "joie de vivre" as she entertains and guides you with anecdotes and her love of food.
