The French Ingredient: Making a Life in Paris One Lesson at a Time; A Memoir

The French Ingredient by Jane Bertch is an inspiring memoir about an American woman who defied skepticism to open a successful cooking school in Paris.

After once vowing never to return to France, Jane found herself back years later, fluent in French and determined to share her passion for French cuisine with foreigners. Despite facing doubt from the French, business challenges, and cultural hurdles, she persevered and founded La Cuisine Paris in 2009.

Now thriving, her school welcomes students from around the world to experience the art of French cooking. Blending personal growth, cultural insight, and culinary adventure, this memoir is both a love letter to Paris and a testament to resilience and reinvention.