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THE BIBLE of French cooking, Je Sais Cuisiner (I know how to cook), has been published in Britain for the first time.

from 18-80, and sprinkled with Michelin-starred culinary magic. They can sign up for an evening, full day or a weekend. Themes will include basic A-Z cookery techniques, vegetarian, Thai, Indian, Northern Greats and many more.

Written by Ginette Mathiot it contains 1,400 traditional French recipes from lobster bisque to tarte tatin and crepe suzette. It's sold six million copies in France and hasn't been out of print since "There's nothing like this in the North-West," says Can Cook director Robbie Davison. "I think people who have watched Masterchef and Saturday try it ...

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Godiva's Autumn Collection ranges from pounds 5.90 to pounds 65. From John Lewis, Liverpool or via the website, www.godiva.com food facts ANCIENT Greeks awarded celery to winners of sports events Mum knows best * MOVE over Nigella, right - mum knows best when it comes to cooking, according to a survey.

Almost half of 18-24 year-olds quizzed regard a family member as a bigger influence on what they cooked than Jamie Oliver or Gordon Ramsay.

Only 2% of people quizzed said any celebrity chef inspired any of their dishes, as they stuck to family favourites instead.

FANCY learning to cook a Thai banquet? A new weekend and evening cookery school launches later this month, offering master classes in restaurant quality food.

The Can Cook Studio, based at the Matchworks, in Speke, was launched in the spring with public funding to offer inspiration and basic lessons to encourage young people and parents to cook for themselves and stay healthy.

LFC star Jamie the launch of Studio, with Maria Eagle chef Tony Evans Now the cookery school has been opened to all individuals, couples, corporate groups THE BIBLE of French cooking, Je Sais Cuisiner (I know how to cook), has been published in Britain for the first time.

from 18-80, and sprinkled with Michelin-starred culinary magic. They can sign up for an evening, a full day or a weekend. Themes will include basic A-Z cookery techniques, vegetarian, Thai, Indian, Northern Greats and many more.

Carragher at Can Cook Garston MP resident Written by Ginette Mathiot it contains 1,400 traditional French recipes from lobster bisque to tarte tatin and crepe suzette. It's sold six million copies in France and hasn't been out of print since "There's nothing like this in the North-West," says Can Cook director Robbie Davison. "I think people who have watched Masterchef and Saturday Kitchen are really interested in doing it themselves" On Oct 21, it's Indian dishes, Oct 28 Thai, Nov 10 is Italian. Prices start at pounds 40 per head. Go to www.cancook.org for details.

A taste of France THE Bible of French cooking, Je Sais Cuisiner (I Know How to Cook), has been published in Britain for the first time.

Written by Ginette Mathiot, it contains 1,400 traditional French recipes from lobster bisque to tarte tatin and crepe suzette. It's sold 6m copies in France, and hasn't been out of print since 1932.

The defiant title was Mathiot''s response to the French notion that cuisine was the preserve of men.

The English translation, I Know How To Cook, is being published this month by Phaidon.

food facts DRINKING fresh milk in the classical world was considered a luxury, because milk was so difficult to preserve CELEBRITY chef Richard Phillips will be championing British cuisine at the new restaurant in Chester he opens this month.

The owner of Oddfellows, on Lower Bridge Street, has numerous appearances on Ready Steady Cook and Daily Cooks Challenge under his belt, but he's not just a pretty face for TV. He gained a Michelin star during his first year in charge at Thackeray's restaurant, in Kent, and still runs three ventures there.

The restaurant has opened at street level at the 17th-century building, and is part of the thriving hotel of the same name. The revamped upstairs brasserie is also under his control.

He'll be hoping to repeat the success of Thackeray's.

"We will source the best local, seasonal produce for Oddfellows and show everybody how 'great' a British menu can be."

Meals cost from pounds 26-pounds 40.

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LFC star Jamie Carragher at the launch of the Can Cook Studio, with Garston MP Maria Eagle and resident chef Tony Evans