Richard Olney
Richard Olney was an American artist, cook, and food writer who spent most of his adult life in Provence, France.
He is renowned for his influential cookbooks on French country cooking, including "Simple French Food." Olney moved to Paris in 1951, where he became part of the expatriate artistic community, befriending notable figures like James Baldwin and Elizabeth David.
His house above Solliès-Toucas in Provence served as his base for writing and cooking.
Olney's work is celebrated for its authentic approach to French cuisine and its ability to translate the essence of French cooking for English-speaking audiences.
