On Jan 13, 11:15*pm, "pavane" > wrote:
> "DaleW" > wrote in message
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> ...
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> Today Betsy had a solo concert in White Plains (Indian music, Arvo
> Part, the Bach/Gounod Ave Maria) but still managed to put together a
> nice dinner. Pierre Franey's scallops in a cream/mushroom sauce, baked
> rice with pine nuts, salad
> ........
>
> Thank you for mentioning Pierre Franey. *He was one of the greatest
> influences in American cooking, showing the path from classical
> French to every day American; being an immense influence on Craig
> Claiborne and by extension on the New York Times readership, and
> remarkably writing two cookbooks concentrating on fast home cooking
> of amazingly good food. *Every time I pick up one of his books I wonder
> whether anyone else still has them and remembers him. *Thanks for
> the I hope enduring memories.
>
> pavane

This is a very beloved book for us, the NYT 60 minute Gourmet (intro
by Claiborne), 1979 edition. Paperback, falling apart, need to
replace. It's a great source of simple yet elegant classic dishes, and
even I can follow the recipes.