The New Food Lover's Companion

About this book

The new edition of one of Americas best-selling culinary reference books is bigger and better than ever with almost 6 000 listings on subjects related to food and drink. Hailed by Bon Apptit magazine as "one of the best reference books weve seen a must for every cooks library " its the ultimate kitchen tool. Here are answers to questions about cooking techniques meat cuts kitchen utensils food wine cocktail terms and much more. Readers will also find a completely revised and expanded appendix containing a pasta glossary a pan substitution chart consumer information contacts ingredient equivalents and substitutions and more. A million readers cant be wrong--and theyve found previous editions of this book invaluable. For anybody who cooks--or who simply loves food--heres a terrific reference source and an outstanding cookbook supplement.