Bøker av Heloise Brion

Héloïse Brion’s innate flair for entertaining combines her Franco-American roots to create charming recipes and table settings that foster a warm and convivial atmosphere.In her second book, Héloïse Brion expands her repertoire of delicious yet unpretentious comfort food inspired by her travels and the joy of entertaining. Offering lifestyle inspiration, she shares her myriad ideas for creating memorable meals, right down to the unique table settings—from a summertime beach getaway to a festive holiday gathering, using vintage transferware plates or handmade ceramics, natural wood platters and serving bowls, heirloom silver and etched glassware, jewel-hued table linens, foraged elements from nature, and chic candle placements. Packed with winning flavor combinations that dazzle while keeping meals relaxed, the book is organized by season and includes tablescape ideas for every occasion. Recipes include a crisp radish salad that heralds the arrival of springtime; refreshing semifreddo peaches, perfect for hot summer days; a warming autumnal burrata, fig, and grape pizza; and stuffed butternut squash or a holiday mushroom crown for festive winter celebrations. 

The charming world of Miss Maggie's Kitchen brings a mixture of refined classic French style with a modern twist, for perfect, effortless entertaining. Heloïse Brion's early life was rhythmed by mealtimes-from her childhood in Florida, where her mother proudly upheld the tradition of the French family dinner, to summers spent in the Pyrenees where her grandmother cooked over a wood-fire oven. Her passion for food-always respectful of the seasons and the origins of her products-followed her back to France where she pursed a career in fashion. What initially began as a whimsical pastime turned into Miss Maggie's Kitchen, her brand that blends cooking, travel, and lifestyle in a perfect alchemy. Her innate talent for style and entertaining stems from her informal American approach to life mixed with her inherent French flair. Here, Brion shares more than eighty laid-back recipes for every occasion, including her beautiful table settings that are festive and welcoming. Her simple, authentic, and tasty cuisine includes sweet potato crostini, summer tomato pizza, veal stew, pistachio and clementine cake, and lavender lemonade. Brion's husband, photographer Christophe Roué, captures the charm of Miss Maggie's Kitchen where retro and modern culminate in the ultimate comfortable elegance.