The Illustrated Escoffier


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The Escoffier Cookbook


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An American translation of the definitive Guide Culinaire, the Escoffier Cookbook includes weights, measurements, quantities, and terms according to American usage. Features 2,973 recipes.




Take Away the A


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A word totally transforms if you take away just one letter - without the A, the beast is best. Without the W, the witch has an itch! This is an alphabet book like no other. An irreverant exploration not only of letters in their alphabetic order, but also of how they form words and communicate ideas. Packed with humour and wordplay, the author and illustrator effortlessly play off each other to enhance humour and meaning. Children will not be able to resist inventing imaginative examples of their own.




Ma Cuisine


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"August Escoffier's reflection on a lifetime in kitchens, is available in paperback...If...serious about French food, cooking technique, garnishes or simply reading about the topic, this reference from a founder of London's Savoy Hotel, who has been called the greatest cook ever, could be a treasured gift. Translated into English, it includes U.S. measures and notes so if [you] decide to actually make Chaudfroid of Chicken or Acacia Blossom Fritters, there is nothing to stop [you]."--"Atlanta Journal."




Me First!


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"In the duck family, there a four siblings and one always has to be first, until he gets the shock of his life!"--




École Ritz Escoffier, Paris


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"Good cooking is the foundation of true happiness," said Auguste Escoffier (1846-1935), the pioneer of modern cuisine and the first executive chef of the Ritz Hotel, Paris. Today, the École Ritz Escoffier pays tribute to the great chef by teaching the art of French cooking to amateurs and seasoned professionals alike. This book celebrates the values prized by Escoffier and by hotelier César Ritz: professionalism, creativity, and conviviality. An absolute must for anyone seeking to improve their knowledge and techniques, the book includes 100 recipes for meat, fish, vegetables, foie gras, pasta and rice, international dishes, hors d'oeuvres, and desserts. Each recipe is illustrated and includes clear explanations and a step-by-step guide. An homage to the prestigious school, which is still in its original home at the Ritz Hotel on the Place Vendôme, Paris, this beautiful book is more than a reference; it offers the savoir-faire and secrets of a gourmet chef who has inspired cooks for more than 150 years.




Brief Thief


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When he runs out of toilet paper, Leon must find something else to use. With that, his troubles begin.




Great Cooks and Their Recipes


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'Anne Willan is one of an uncommon type these days a cookery writer whose recipes always work... She has researched her subject carefully. She places them in the context of their times, and discusses how their work makes an advance on what has gone before, or foreshadows future trends.' The Times Literary Supplement. 'This lavishly illustrated revised edition looks at some of food's most illustrious figures and some of the secrets of their success. The author's extensive understanding of culinary matters means that all the dishes she features appeal to contemporary tastes.' BBC Good Food. 'Culinary history, original creations and directions for amateur chefs are all fascinatingly described in the beautifully illustrated Great Cooks and their Recipes.' London Evening Standard. 'It's a fascinating work... It's not often you get a collection of very famous old names and such interesting facts.' The 50 Best Cookbooks The Independent




Garde Manger


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The leading guide to the professional kitchen's cold food station, now fully revised and updated Garde Manger: The Art and Craft of the Cold Kitchen has been the market's leading textbook for culinary students and a key reference for professional chefs since its original publication in 1999. This new edition improves on the last with the most up-to-date recipes, plating techniques, and flavor profiles being used in the field today. New information on topics like artisanal cheeses, contemporary styles of pickles and vinegars, and contemporary cooking methods has been added to reflect the most current industry trends. And the fourth edition includes hundreds of all-new photographs by award-winning photographer Ben Fink, as well as approximately 450 recipes, more than 100 of which are all-new to this edition. Knowledge of garde manger is an essential part of every culinary student's training, and many of the world's most celebrated chefs started in garde manger as apprentices or cooks. The art of garde manger includes a broad base of culinary skills, from basic cold food preparations to roasting, poaching, simmering, and sautéing meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, and legumes. This comprehensive guide includes detailed information on cold sauces and soups; salads; sandwiches; cured and smoked foods; sausages; terrines, pâtes, galantines, and roulades; cheese; appetizers and hors d'oeuvre; condiments, crackers, and pickles; and buffet development and presentation.




Auguste Escoffier, Memories of My Life


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Escoffier intersperses the stories of his life with descriptions of dishes, menus, presentations, and original recipes.




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