Food in History18 reviews
Reay Tannahill

Three Rivers Press, 1995

Wonderful, enlighten read, with one caveat.

+ 8 stars out of 5
+ My favorit book of all times
+ Very Interesting!!
+ What we eat and where it came from
  
  











  



  
Garde Manger: The Art and Craft of the Cold Kitchen (Culinary Institute of America)16 reviews
Culinary Institute of America®

Wiley, 1999

The hows and whys on soups, salad and sandwiches

+ Great Book!!!
+ Excellent base book
+ Had to Have It
+ Garde Manger
  
  











  



  
Larousse Gastronomique45 reviews
Larousse Gastronomique

Clarkson Potter, 2001

The Best Gift For A New Chef

+ Makes a great gift
+ Better than I thought it was going to be
+ The chef's bible
  
  











  



  
The Sauce Bible: Guide to the Saucier's Craft14 reviews
David Paul Larousse

Wiley, 1993

Excellent Professional text and reference. Buy it if you make sauces!

+ Many tasty sauces but don't know what to put them on
+ A great guide for sauces

`The Sauce Bible' by culinary educator, David Paul Larousse is one of those very few books you find which are specifically written for culinary professional. The first clue is the high list price of $54.95. The second is that textbook specialist, John Wiley and Sons publish it. The third is the ...
  
  











  



  
Math Principles for Food Service
Anthony J. Strianese, Pamela P. Strianese

Thomson Delmar Learning, 2000

"Math Principals for Food Service Occupations, 4th Edition" is an important tool for the student preparing for a career in the food service industry. The book explains that, like cooking or baking, math is sequential and a student must first master basic math skills before being able to create gourmet meals or desserts. Quotes from chefs and managers are interspersed throughout the book, ...
  
  











  



  
Fg Cooks American5 reviews
J Smith, Jeff Smith

Avon, 1990

CLASSIC COOKING AND A HISTORY LESSON FROM "THE FRUGS"

+ A Cookbook, a history lesson, a great story
+ The "backbone" of my kitchen
+ Very Historical
+ Great cookbook but a little preachy
  
  











  



  
If You Can Stand the Heat: Tales from Chefs and Restaurateurs24 reviews
Dawn Davis

Penguin (Non-Classics), 1999

Standing In the Heat

+ Good book for those thinking of entering this field
+ A great book
+ business and recipes
+ Very Good Overall, but Bogs Down in Places
  
  











  



  
The Escoffier Cookbook and Guide to the Fine Art of Cookery: For Connoisseurs, Chefs, Epicures Complete With ...8 reviews
Auguste Escoffier

Crown Publishers, Inc., 1969

Bible of Modern French Cuisine, at a budget price! Buy It.

+ The Bible of French cooking
+ The Esccoffier Cookbook
+ Fascinating to read, but not a "cookbook" in the modern sense
  
  











  



  
James Beard's American Cookery20 reviews
James Beard

BBS Publishing Corporation, 1996

My Favorite Cookbook

+ I Trust These Recipes Completely
+ A little bit of Americana
+ An absolute necessity
  
  











  



  
Chef Paul Prudhomme's Louisiana Kitchen45 reviews
Paul Prudhomme

William Morrow Cookbooks, 1984

Authentic Recipes

+ Very good
+ THE BEST
+ It doesn't get any better than this
+ EXCELLENT
  
  











  



  
Webster's New World Dictionary of Culinary Arts (Trade Version) (2nd Edition)12 reviews
Steven Labensky, Gaye G. Ingram, ...

Prentice Hall, 2000

An excellent basic culinary reference book

+ My lil' dictionary and I
+ Well worth the money
+ Great reference book for culinary careers.
+ Good reference book
  
  











  



  
The Professional Chef67 reviews
Culinary Institute of America

Wiley, 2001

Advanced Knowledge and skills

+ Five Stars Hands Down!
+ Comprehsensive Work!
+ A must for one who wants to devote himself in the culinary field!!!
  
  











  



  
The 1997 Joy of Cooking296 reviews
Marion Rombauer Becker, Ethan Becker, ...

Scribner, 1997

The Best Comprehensive Cookbook

+ Joy of Cooking
+ The Joy of cooking
+ An excellent all-purpose, all-in-one, book on basic American home cuisine
  
  











  



  
The 1997 Joy of Cooking296 reviews
Marion Rombauer Becker, Ethan Becker, ...

Scribner, 1997

The Best Comprehensive Cookbook

+ Joy of Cooking
+ The Joy of cooking
+ An excellent all-purpose, all-in-one, book on basic American home cuisine
  
  











  



  
Food in History18 reviews
Reay Tannahill

Three Rivers Press, 1995

Wonderful, enlighten read, with one caveat.

+ 8 stars out of 5
+ My favorit book of all times
+ Very Interesting!!
+ What we eat and where it came from
  
  











  



  
Larousse Gastronomique45 reviews
Larousse Gastronomique

Clarkson Potter, 2001

The Best Gift For A New Chef

+ Makes a great gift
+ Better than I thought it was going to be
+ The chef's bible
  
  











  



  
Garde Manger: The Art and Craft of the Cold Kitchen (Culinary Institute of America)16 reviews
Culinary Institute of America®

Wiley, 1999

The hows and whys on soups, salad and sandwiches

+ Great Book!!!
+ Excellent base book
+ Had to Have It
+ Garde Manger
  
  











  



  
James Beard's American Cookery20 reviews
James Beard

BBS Publishing Corporation, 1996

My Favorite Cookbook

+ I Trust These Recipes Completely
+ A little bit of Americana
+ An absolute necessity
  
  











  



  
Fg Cooks American5 reviews
J Smith, Jeff Smith

Avon, 1990

CLASSIC COOKING AND A HISTORY LESSON FROM "THE FRUGS"

+ A Cookbook, a history lesson, a great story
+ The "backbone" of my kitchen
+ Very Historical
+ Great cookbook but a little preachy
  
  











  



  
Math Principles for Food Service
Anthony J. Strianese, Pamela P. Strianese

Thomson Delmar Learning, 2000

"Math Principals for Food Service Occupations, 4th Edition" is an important tool for the student preparing for a career in the food service industry. The book explains that, like cooking or baking, math is sequential and a student must first master basic math skills before being able to create gourmet meals or desserts. Quotes from chefs and managers are interspersed throughout the book, ...