MANON LAGRÈVE at Bold Fork Books for LA SAISON

Join us for a very special evening welcoming Manon Lagrève to Bold Fork Books for the first time to discuss her newest book, LA SAISON. Manon will be in conversation with Jill Nguyen of @capitoljillbaking.

All tickets will include bites prepared by Jill inspired by the cookbook!

ABOUT THE COOKBOOK

Seasonal French recipes from French baker and cook Manon Lagrève

Embark on a delightful culinary adventure with Manon Lagrève’s third cookbook, La Saison. This enchanting collection proves that French cuisine can be savored throughout the seasons. Let Manon guide you from her charming London home kitchen to her family's heartwarming kitchen in France, as she celebrates the finest produce each season has to offer.

From the crisp, refreshing salads of summer to the soul-warming stews of winter, La Saison is your ticket to a year-round feast of flavours. Each chapter begins with a seasonal tipsheet, showcasing the freshest fruits, vegetables, poultry and fish to inspire your shopping list. Manon’s French heritage and effortless approach to seasonal eating are at the heart of this book, making it easy for you to embrace this philosophy too. Designed for the modern home cook, the recipes blend traditional French flavors with clever shortcuts, ensuring minimal time in the kitchen without compromising on taste. Whether you’re preparing a quick weeknight dinner or a lavish celebratory feast, her recipes are perfect for any occasion.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Raised in a small village in Brittany, Manon Lagrève grew up on a farm, where food was celebrated as the core of family life. In 2018 Manon entered The Great British Bake Off, reaching the quarter final. Since then, she has been sharing her creations online and has over 650k followers on Instagram and over 375k followers on TikTok. Manon lives in London with her husband and children.

ABOUT THE MODERATOR

Jill Nguyen is the celebrated bread baker and cake artist behind Capitol Jill Baking, a bakery and cake workshop specializing in sourdough bread, pastries, and modern cakes in the heart of Capitol Hill, DC. A first generation Vietnamese-American, Jill’s obsession for bread baking started from a passion to feed her community, and the cult-like following soon led her to leave her corporate life to pursue a creative career working with flour and sugar. Her work has been featured in the Washington Post, New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, NBC, Eater, Washingtonian, and the Michelin Guide.