One might be surprised by this cookbook written by a priest. Could Father Gil be an epicurean? That would be to stop at the surface level of this work. He himself gives us the answer: “This collection claims nothing other than to share a pleasure.”
Sharing, we are far from Epicurus and his selfish soul. This priest, unlike any other: singer, horse breeder, blessing mobile phones and animals, reveals another facet of himself with his book. Father Gil loves cooking and cooking.
During the presentation of his collection, he makes a biblical comparison between the apple of original sin and the Last Supper. Two meals, one which condemns and the other which sanctifies. This meal has been renewed daily for 2,000 years.
Father Gil’s book, but let’s let him explain it himself: “This collection is not a course on Niçoise cuisine. These are recipes I love to prepare. I stole them from my mother, my aunt, chefs, and friends.”
His uniquely formatted book will find its place in your kitchen, where you strive to amaze your guests. You can then thank this unusual priest by savoring these “Niçoise” recipes from here and elsewhere.
Thierry Jan
