The Three Sisters: A French Cookbook

About the Book

The Three Sisters: A French Cookbook is the fourth book in The Three Sisters’ series. This cookbook is a compilation of all of the quintessentially French recipes that the sisters have savored in their journeys in France. Some of the savory treats include onion soup with gooey cheese (la soupe à l’oignon), french fries (les pommes frites) and beef stew (le bœuf bourguignon). The sweet delicacies are many and include “Les Treize Deserts de Noël” or the Thirteen Desserts of Christmas. Some of the sugary offerings include raspberry cake (le gâteau à la framboise), crepes (les crêpes) and a chocolate soufflé (le soufflé au chocolat). There is even a treat for Doodle. Bon Appetit!

About the Author

Nancy S. Pruett, Ph.D. fell in love with France and all things French during her first trip to Paris as a young teenager. Born and raised in the United States, she has lived in Paris twice and has traveled extensively throughout France over the past two decades. Outside of Paris, her favorite regions are Provence and the Dordogne. Dr. Pruett loves French food, especially fois gras, pungent cheese and escargot. Professionally, Dr. Pruett earned her B.A. in Psychology at Trinity College in Hartford, CT where she graduated Summa Cum Laude and earned the Presidential Fellowship in both General Academics and Psychology. She received her doctoral degree from Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, IL where she was a Northwestern University Scholar. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and has worked at McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA where she held a position as Associate Psychologist in Clinical Psychiatry at Harvard University Medical School. There, she was awarded the Harvard University Medical School Award for Excellence in Mentoring. Dr. Pruett has had private practices in Paris and the United States. She is currently in a practice where she primarily conducts neuropsychological evaluations. Although she has published in refereed professional journals, this series is her first attempt at fiction and indulging in her nearly lifelong Francophilia. Coincidentally, Dr. Pruett is the mother of three daughters, one of whom was born in France. She also has a standard poodle named Louis whom her daughters have nicknamed Louis Vuitton. Vive la France! Emily Werner has loved art and design her entire adult life. She received a B.A. from Pine Manor College, MA where she majored in Art History and minored in Visual Arts. She has worked in product development and design for several large corporations. Her whimsical and innovative creations have found their way into invitations, fabrics and jewelry. Emily is the mother of four young children.