Eric Ripertbook recommendations

Eric Ripert on Sexus
"The fact that it was available in France yet banned in the USA made it even more interesting."

Eric Ripert on Paul Bocuse's French Cooking
"Played a big part in fueling my passion for food and cooking. I must have read it a thousand times."

Eric Ripert on Bright Lights, Big City
"I don’t think any book describes New York in the ‘80s as accurately and as well as [this book]. When I arrived in 1991, I instantly felt that energy from the book in the city."

Eric Ripert on My Father's Glory & My Mother's Castle
"The author and filmmaker’s story of his youth in the hills of Provence reminds me of many summers I spent there in my early years."

Eric Ripert on Paroles
"Like most teenagers, I was slightly rebellious and had my anti-establishment moments and so [this book] really spoke to me."

Eric Ripert on The Quantum and the Lotus
"Explore the connections between science and Buddhist philosophy."

Eric Ripert on Cooking with the Seasons
"Was way ahead of its time. Put side by side with cookbooks of today, it’s incomparable. It’s one of the cookbooks I cherish the most."

Eric Ripert on Kitchen Confidential
"I love that Tony’s world in the kitchen was filled with pirate-like renegades when mine was peopled with regimented professionals. How eye-opening and entertaining to read about the other side!"

Eric Ripert on The Prince
"A fascinating study and still wholly relevant."

Eric Ripert on Cent Éléphants sur un Brin D'Herbe
"It was a revelation for me and started me on my journey to Buddhism."