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The worlds greatest culinary encyclopedia should be on everyone’s shelf. Culinary tastes have changed since its initial publication – however the basics have not. It is the indispensable source since its initial publication by chef Prosper Montagne’ in 1938. ISBN 978-0-307-46491-0
The perfect introduction. culinary threads stitching together a pinch of cream of tartar or dash of vinegar..egg whites, sugar and air. the read is easy and the recipes easier. According to Larousse Gastronomique – it could have been the Swiss pastry cook Gasparini or Marie […]
The Way to Cook by Julia Child. The forward and acknowledgements speak to the title coming from six one-hour videocassettes of the same name. I watched these on You-tube and they are good. I had my Papa explain what videocassette technology. The introduction stated a […]
I enjoy a good cup of tea. When the subject of a conversation needs to change I will ask, “How is the color of the tea today?”It usually perplexes for we will say this even if we don’t have a cup of tea. Then everyone […]
I had just watched the movie “The hundred foot journey” ( and a bit backwards and in the credits) realized that this is originally written as a culinary novel. Now i must find the novel. In the movie Hassan receives french cook books. These books […]
In the kitchen with Shorey has recipes that I am familiar with. I like Deviled eggs – however with out fish eggs. The book starts with setting the table. It is similar to at home, a basic setting and simply explained. Mama folds great cloth […]
Coach made up the pizza oven. Coach made the pizza dough. We ended up cooking 25 pizza dough crusts this night. The best was my double stuffed cheese crust with a bit of char. Coach said the cheese was still molten when he bit in. […]
I meet Jacques Pepin when he came to the CP. One word. gracious. I have meet him several times later through Todays’ Gourmet and his writings. I pick up a Pepin book at any chance. Over 6o years and 700 recipes. Essential Pepin is […]
From the beginning, Alice Waters has inspired from Chez Panisse. The cook book leads you down the garden path – fresh, seasonal, organic and sustainable. The culinary thread that I enjoyed is through the cook book is seasonality mind set. From the introduction are new […]
Love Love Love Colorado peaches. This week they are my Sweets of the week! At Trader Joe’s food sample station were delicious peach, prosciutto, brie appetizers. They are best served room temperature. I bought the products and assembled at home.