Part cookbook and part storybook of a family's life in France, The Cook's Atelier combines classic French recipes, step-by-step instructions on technique, and narratives of living in French wine country from mother-and-daughter duo Marjorie Taylor and Kendall Smith Franchini

Mother and daughter American expats, Marjorie Taylor and Kendall Smith Franchini, followed their dream of living in France and founded The Cook's Atelier in 2008, a cooking school and wine shop in Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy. The Cook's Atelier offers hands-on market tours and cooking classes, seasonal suppers, and workshops throughout the year, with the goal of educating local and international visitors about seasonal ingredients, classic French cooking techniques, and Burgundy wine. Their book features more than 100 of their favorite recipes, organized into seasonal menus and by course

"They [the authors] cover seasonal menus and traditional techniques, with personal stories of life in France."