chefcarolyn 2 years, 11 months ago said: The Food Lover's Companion For only $14 or so, you can have a food dictionary extraordinaire! The “Food Lover’s Companion” defines such little known things as what “The Provencal Style” refers to. It also provides common uses for ingredients. It is a jewel among books. It does not, however, provide recipes. You’ll have to turn to the much larger, and much more expensive ($54), Larousse Gastronomique for a dictionary and recipes.
dandelion 2 years, 8 months ago said: Larousse Gastronomique This was the first cookbook I ever received. I got it as a wedding present. Boy was I intimidated. But I gave it a shot. After buying the reccommended cookware and knives. I attempted some of the simpler recipes. After that I felt confident that I could do this. It really is a bible. I still use it. THX for the happy memory.
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chefcarolyn 2 years, 11 months ago said:
The Food Lover's Companion
For only $14 or so, you can have a food dictionary extraordinaire! The “Food Lover’s Companion” defines such little known things as what “The Provencal Style” refers to. It also provides common uses for ingredients. It is a jewel among books. It does not, however, provide recipes. You’ll have to turn to the much larger, and much more expensive ($54), Larousse Gastronomique for a dictionary and recipes.
dandelion 2 years, 8 months ago said:
Larousse Gastronomique
This was the first cookbook I ever received. I got it as a wedding present. Boy was I intimidated. But I gave it a shot. After buying the reccommended cookware and knives. I attempted some of the simpler recipes. After that I felt confident that I could do this. It really is a bible. I still use it. THX for the happy memory.