James Beard’s Theory and Practice of Good Cooking by James Beard [0394484932, Format: EPUB]

James Beard’s Theory & Practice of Good Cooking by James Beard

Print Length: 468 Pages
Publisher: Knopf
Publication Date: March 12, 1977
Language: English
ASIN: B011QATGSY
ISBN-10: 0394484932
ISBN-13: 978-0394484938
File Format: EPUB

Father of American gastronomy James Beard shares his extensive knowledge of all things culinary in this essential guide

“In my twenty-five years of teaching I have tried to make people realize that cooking is primarily fun and that the more they know about what they are doing, the more fun it is.”
So begins James Beard’s expansive book of culinary terms, methods, tools, and techniques. No one knew food better than Beard, and in these pages his timeless wisdom is on full display. Perfect for both seasoned chefs and those just starting out in the kitchen, James Beard’s Theory and Practice of Good Cooking will be one of the most comprehensive and important cookbooks in your library.

With a guide to kitchenware, step-by-step explanations of foundational cooking techniques, and more than 300 classic recipes to add to your repertoire, this invaluable volume provides all you need to become a star in the kitchen. Beard’s dishes, from poached pears to steak au poivre, stuffed clams to chocolate souffle, will delight the senses. And his unpretentious advice, alongside personal anecdotes and food histories, will make cooking a joy.