{"product_id":"la-copine","title":"La Copine","description":"\u003ch3\u003eLa Copine Cookbook: Stories from the Desert\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWelcome to the Magic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOut in the California desert near Joshua Tree, La Copine spins its own kind of magic. Powered by business and life partners Claire Wadsworth and Nikki Hill, the drama of the landscape, and the irresistible food, this destination restaurant has captured hearts—and critical acclaim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatured in:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEater\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eVogue\u003c\/em\u003e, and more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho We Are\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDubbed the West Coast's answer to Via Carota's Rita and Jody, Wadsworth and Hill are passionate, community-driven California cooks with a deep love for each other and the people around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey welcome guests to La Copine—which means \"girlfriend\" in French—with open arms. Together, they've created a safe haven for the queer community outside Los Angeles and built something rooted in care and pride for every plate that leaves the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Food: California Soul\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Copine's debut cookbook captures more than recipes—it embodies a philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVeggie-forward. Innovative yet comforting. Light enough for lunch, substantial enough to linger over.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHunky salads (as the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e calls them)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial-occasion sandwiches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummery, boldly flavored grilled meats and vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple, no-bake desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe food roams far and wide but always delivers that unmistakable sense of home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore Than a Cookbook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an armchair trip through a remote and spectacular landscape. It's a glimpse into Wadsworth and Hill's love story, the business they've built together, and the community they've found in the desert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a mission statement for creating a life on your own terms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abrams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49887447548127,"sku":"9781419778223","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/1573\/8847\/files\/0276313efe2594c71738fbd62deb3483540384cf032b884f9f7c7d7a47c54661.jpg?v=1780448672","url":"https:\/\/thegreypearl.com\/products\/la-copine","provider":"The Grey Pearl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}