An American Girl In London

For Marissa Hermer, a house just isn’t a home until pots are simmering on the stove and roasts are fragrant in the oven. In fact, food has always been central to Hermer’s sense of place and family—growing up in Southern California, she ate avocados picked from her grandmother’s tree and freshly caught fish from Newport Beach.

So when she followed the love of her life to London in 2008, Hermer wasn’t quite sure what to expect about the food. On one of their first dates, now-husband Matt took her to the popular Notting Hill location of his beloved Bumpkin restaurants, which feature a traditional British seasonal menu using sustainable ingredients. Hermer was immediately inspired: She started incorporating little California twists into English fare, delighting her two boys at home and eventually, Bumpkin fans all over London.

An American Girl in London is the ultimate cookbook for anyone looking for hearty, family-friendly fare with a healthy twist. From Sourdough Bread And Butter Pudding to Beef Wellington, Marissa Hermer shows you how to amp up the flavors of home and keep you, your family, and friends feeling fit, loved, and completely nourished.

Hermer stars on Bravo’s hit show Ladies of London, which debuted in 2014 to more than 1.5 million viewers and is now in its second season. The docuseries follows Hermer’s personal and professional life, featuring her work at family restaurant Bumpkin and her newest venture, Top Dog.