| Item Description: | Includes index. |
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| Physical Description: | ix, 331 p. : col. ill. ; 26 x 29 cm. |
| ISBN: | 9781579652999 1579652999 |
| Author Notes: | In 1977 he opened a pastry shop in Los Angeles, where he began experimenting with savory dishes on the side as he expanded the menu. In 1987, he opened Citrus, which offered a French interpretation of the local Californian cuisine in Los Angeles. The restaurant closed in 2001. His other restaurants included Citronelle and Central Michel Richard. In 2007, the James Beard Foundation named him outstanding chef of the year. He wrote several books including Richard's Home Cooking with a French Accent, Happy in the Kitchen, and Sweet Magic: Easy Recipes for Delectable Desserts. He died from complications of a stroke on August 13, 2016 at the age of 68. (Bowker Author Biography) |
