★ A cross - disciplinary feast of art and gastronomy: Unveiling the private recipes of masters such as Picasso and Hemingway, this book brings classic French cuisine to life through watercolor. It offers readers the unique opportunity to master both painting and cooking skills in one volume, fulfilling the dual fantasies of art enthusiasts and food lovers alike.
★ Famous and popular online items are all included: From "Benedict Egg" to "Spinach Soufflé", this book covers a wide range of eye - catching dishes such as bouncy lobster and savory desserts. Detailed watercolor techniques are provided to guide beginners in painting appetizing food.
★ Classic Reproduction+Creative Practice: Based on the legendary 1954 recipe "Alice's Recipe", the illustrator personally reproduces the recipe and records the entire painting process, accompanied by operation diagrams and DIY experience, creating an immersive experience that is readable, paintable, and culinary.

The original book "Alice’s Recipes" was first published in 1954. It is a memoir - style cookbook that records the life of the author Alice and her female partner Stein (a writer) in France, as well as the recipes they created for famous figures in music, art, and literature at the Paris salon, such as Picasso, Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Juan Gris, Cocteau, and Sartre.

"Alice’s Culinary Palette: A Recipe Book in Watercolor" is a watercolor - based recipe book created by illustrator Douzi based on the original work. Douzi not only personally practiced and recreated the recipes from the original book but also presented the basic steps and personal insights of cooking in a simple and understandable way with operational illustrations. At the same time, the book meticulously documents the painting process and DIY creation. It provides readers with an opportunity to revisit a classic and offers a unique classic reading experience for those who love literature, painting and life.

Douzi is a popular veteran illustrator, watercolor instructor, and freelance translator. She is currently pursuing an MFA in illustration at the Savannah College of Art and Design in the United States. Her work "Man in the Mask" won the Cheltenham International Illustration Award in 2017. She has published "Good Times - A Fresh Watercolor Character Illustration Tutorial", the picture book "The Story of the Cat Colony", and translated "The Drawing Book" by British author Sarah Simblet. Douzi’s illustrations cover a wide range of topics with a free-spirited and versatile style. She works with a variety of media and has a particular fondness for watercolor. She continues to provide commercial illustrations for multiple books, magazines, and companies. She pursues the expression of a complex world through her artwork, touching people’s hearts.

CHAPTER 1: Introduction to Watercolor
Watercolor Tools
Watercolor Paper
Watercolor Pigments
Watercolor Brushes
Other Tools
Color Theory
The Three Attributes of Color
Creating Volume
Watercolor Techniques
Dry - Brush Technique
Wet - in - Wet Technique

CHAPTER 2: Welcome to My Kitchen
Cooking Ingredients
Meat
Vegetables and Fruits
Oils
Eggs and Dairy
Grains
Cooking Tools
Pots and Pans
Countertop Tools
Cutting and Crushing Tools
Mixing and Straining Tools
Baking Tools and Molds
Electric Appliances
Papers and Bags
Measuring Tools

CHAPTER 3: Easy French Meals for Everyone
Omelette
Cold Mussel Appetizer
Cauliflower with Mustard Mayonnaise
Red Pepper Braised Mackerel
Three - Minute Veal Steak

CHAPTER 4: Colorful French Country Flavors
Hot Chocolate
Eggs Benedict
Artichoke Soup
French Fried Frogs' Legs
Burgundy Beef Stew

CHAPTER 5: Culinary Delights from Across the Ocean
Wild Rice Salad
Rice Pudding
Lobster with Brandy Cream Sauce
Rockefeller Oysters
Bird's Nest Pudding Pie

CHAPTER 6: Recipes for Distinguished Guests
Mushroom and Egg Sandwich
Stuffed Cucumbers with Green Mayonnaise
Spinach Soufflé
Lemon and Artichoke Salad
Picasso's Sea Bass

CHAPTER 7: My Recipe Handicrafts
Fridge Magnets
Weekly Breakfast Cards
Recipe Notebook
Epilogue