The French Ingredient
Making a Life in Paris One Lesson at a Time; A Memoir
What's it about
Ever dream of ditching your corporate job to chase a passion in Paris, but fear you don't have what it takes? Discover the secret ingredients to not just surviving, but thriving, when you take a huge leap of faith into the unknown. Learn from Jane Bertch’s journey from a high-powered lawyer to the founder of a Parisian cooking school. You'll gain practical, hard-won lessons on navigating French culture, embracing failure as a stepping stone, and transforming a daring dream into a delicious reality, one challenge at a time.
Meet the author
Jane Bertch is the American founder and owner of La Cuisine Paris, a renowned French cooking school located in the heart of the city. After leaving a career in banking, she moved to Paris on a whim, navigating the complex challenges of entrepreneurship and cultural immersion. Her journey of building a life and a successful business from scratch provided the rich experiences and hard-won lessons that fill the pages of her debut memoir, offering an authentic taste of what it truly takes to make a home in France.

What's it about
Ever dream of ditching your corporate job to chase a passion in Paris, but fear you don't have what it takes? Discover the secret ingredients to not just surviving, but thriving, when you take a huge leap of faith into the unknown. Learn from Jane Bertch’s journey from a high-powered lawyer to the founder of a Parisian cooking school. You'll gain practical, hard-won lessons on navigating French culture, embracing failure as a stepping stone, and transforming a daring dream into a delicious reality, one challenge at a time.
Meet the author
Jane Bertch is the American founder and owner of La Cuisine Paris, a renowned French cooking school located in the heart of the city. After leaving a career in banking, she moved to Paris on a whim, navigating the complex challenges of entrepreneurship and cultural immersion. Her journey of building a life and a successful business from scratch provided the rich experiences and hard-won lessons that fill the pages of her debut memoir, offering an authentic taste of what it truly takes to make a home in France.
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