565161 Thu Oct 16 04:41:18 -0700 2008 6 49 France 0 4107862 If you love France and food, you'll enjoy this book. Titled " The Sharper your Knife, The Less you Cry" by Kathleen Flinn. True story tells of a London-based middle management exec who gets laid off and decides to pursue her dream.....pack up, move to Paris and attend Le Cordon Bleu. Very enjoyable and an easy read on your next flight to Paris! Thu Oct 16 04:41:18 -0700 2008 228123 mizzlizz 1 4108024 I concur. I did that last year! Thu Oct 16 06:38:33 -0700 2008 4107862 52499 ChefJune 2 4108625 I'm jealous ; )) Do you love it? Thu Oct 16 10:33:21 -0700 2008 4108024 228123 mizzlizz 3 4109224 It's a great read! I was surprised it didn't win either the Beard or the IACP awards. and if you get the chance to meet Kathleen, she's adorable. Thu Oct 16 14:04:57 -0700 2008 4108625 52499 ChefJune 4 4110960 I LOVED that book, too. I was surprised that it wasn't at least nominated for IACP or James Beard, too. I did hear that it was a finalist for some other book award, though. Not sure which one. Rumor has it that it's being turned into a movie, either on HBO or Lifetime. Fri Oct 17 09:46:13 -0700 2008 4109224 138865 chef_max 1 4111592 I just picked this up on a whim! I am so glad to hear it's that good. Fri Oct 17 13:57:39 -0700 2008 4107862 233322 renéemarie 1 4111694 It's going straight onto my wish-list. Thanks for the recommendation. Fri Oct 17 14:46:02 -0700 2008 4107862 56762 LulusMom