{"product_id":"2026200005167-secondhand-oh-for-a-french-wife","title":"Oh, for a French Wife!","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition: Second Revised Edition, Second Printing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Chipping and wear to dust jacket but has since had a plastic protective sleeve applied \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelight in a charming and witty exploration of the art of French cooking, specifically updated for the mid-century Australian kitchen. Oh, for a French Wife! is far more than a standard collection of recipes; it is a seminal cultural artifact that helped introduce sophisticated European culinary sensibilities to post-war Australia. In this revised edition, authors Ted Moloney and Deke Coleman continue to combine practical French techniques with a lighthearted, humorous narrative that successfully demystifies \"continental\" dining for the home cook.\n\nThe book is famously brought to life by the legendary cartoonist George Molnar, whose sophisticated and whimsical illustrations perfectly complement the text's playful tone. This work is widely credited with helping spark a gastronomic revolution in Australia, moving domestic cooking away from traditional British staples toward more adventurous flavors. Written with the \"busy host\" in mind, the recipes focus on elegance and flavor without the need for a professional staff, making this Ure Smith edition a sought-after classic for those who appreciate the intersection of culinary history and mid-century Australian style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48750355087579,"sku":"2026200005167-SECONDHAND","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/0517befc-537c-4cb3-bf10-b53609bd914a.png?v=1778094997","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200005167-secondhand-oh-for-a-french-wife","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}