Welcome to my website!
I have created this blog to accompany my Classic French cookbook series. You will find recipes, tips and news about my cookbooks.
My passion is cooking, and my specialty is French cuisine. I am a classically trained French Chef, attended the world famous Le Cordon Bleu cooking school in Paris, and am a Chef Instructor at the Escoffier School of Culinary Arts in Boulder.
I was born and raised in Paris, France and started in the kitchen at a young age, learning from my grand-mère, who learned from her mother and grandmother. It is because of my grand-mère that I love to cook, and this cookbook series was inspired by an unexpected gift I found years after her death; amongst her belongings was a sealed box filled with my her collection of recipes and old photographs. To me, it is a treasure trove, offering not only the delicious food that reminds me of family meals, but also a glimpse into my family history. My cookbook series, From the Sealed Box: Simply French was written for those readers who have little time for lengthy meal preparation, and will be used in my Cuisine Maison (Home Cook) cooking classes. Below you will find my complete 5 volume cookbook series.
We have individual books as well as complete sets available for purchase. CLICK HERE if you are interested in ordering.
From the Sealed Box, Simply French
Volume I - "A Treasure Trove of Grand-Mere's Recipes
Volume II, "Eat Like a Parisian - Gourmet Meals in Under Half-an-Hour"
Volume III "Cooking with Booze and Spirits
Volume IV "A French Christmas"
Volume V " Cooking with Kids"
Vol. I - 100 pages of mouthwatering, classic French Recipes to
delight the home chef - easy to prepare, including dozens of
color photos. A must for perfect home entertaining! $26.95
Vol. II - 100 pages of gourmet French meals in under 30 minutes.
For the home chefs with little time, this is the cookbook for you!
Dozens of color photos. A must have! $26.95
Vol. III - This is the one for you! 100 pages with dozens of color
photos. Every mouthwatering recipe contains booze. Another must
have from Chef Dion Jones-Lewin. $26.95
Vol. IV - For the perfect Christmas! 100 pages with dozens of color
photos. Includes a classic French Christmas plus a romantic New
Year's dinner. A spectacular value at $26.95

Vol. V - The absolute must have! Cooking with Kids is the only
French cookbook specifically written for children. 100 pages
with dozens of color photos, and simple, fun recipes for children
to learn how to cook. For every parent's kitchen. $26.95.
Bon Appetit! Merci!
Chef Dion