A Quote by Rachel Khoo

I inherited my 1960s copy of 'French Provincial Cooking' by Elizabeth David from my mother Gabrielle, who in turn inherited it from her mother Frances. It was my bible when I first moved to Paris aged 26.

Rachel Khoo

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Rachel Khoo
British - Chef
Born: August 28, 1980

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