Thomas Keller's Bouchon was exactly what I was looking for. It has the simplicity of ingredients and direction, with the complexity of its flavours in the end result. I didn't want something that was overly complicated (Thomas Keller's French Laundry cookbook is one such example) but pragmatic in its approach and beautiful when you taste it. I have the fortune to visit Paris often for work (and pleasure) and I needed a cookbook that was a reflection of my culinary experiences there. Bouchon fits my needs to a tee. If Keller could add pictures for each recipe, then I would rate it 5 out of 5 stars.
