Larousse Gastronomique
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Book Reviews of Larousse Gastronomique
Book Review: fantastic
Summary: 5 Stars
A must for anyone who considers him/herself a chef, or even just a "cook." The recipes are excellent and the entries are thorough. Since no one book can cover all possible dishes that exist, there are obvious lacunae, especially when it comes to certain ethnic cuisines. Overall, ethnic dishes that are well-known in France are certainly listed, which do not always match the ethnic dishes that are popular in America. But as far as the basics go--the characteristics of basuic ingredients, and essential techniques--it's a great book. Much better than the Penguin (aka Oxford) Companion to Food.Book Review: Just the Best!
Summary: 5 Stars
No introduction needed. This is the definitive work on preparing food. Written in encyclopedia style, it serves as a valuable reference in my kitchen. As a cooking junkie, I often simply open the book to a random page and attempt to prepare something from that page. This has led to some interesting comments from my wife!
If you are seeking knowledge about the variety of cooking specific foods or if you simply are wanting to learn about the nuances of preparing first class meals, this will be your number one reference. It sometimes helps in solving crossword puzzles, too!
Book Review: Not what I expected from such a revered book.
Summary: 3 Stars
The bottom line is that when you research something yourself on the internet you will come up with more, better, more precise, more updated, more pertinent, information than what this book can provide you. I found in many sections that there was much more information that I desired to get when looking up a certain food or subject. It is what it is. It will provide you with the bare minimum of info. Though not to be too negative, there are still many subjects that are covered very well in this book. Bottom line I was not impressed but it has come in handy.Book Review: Library Staple
Summary: 5 Stars
Bought this as a gift. What a monster. It has succinct detailed info about all aspects of French and other countries' cuisine. Goes way beyond recipes with info about food handling, preparation, storage, substitutions for ingredients. Lots of facts about how to use ingredients best and their roles in cooking. Lots of interesting history. There were 3 pages on butter! Great pictures in beautifully edited book. Of course, many excellent recipes. It has become one of the top references in our cooking library. We highly recommend this gem.Book Review: A Must Have
Summary: 5 Stars
Larousse Gastronomique is a must have for any serious cook or for anyone who would just like to know more about the food that they eat. Whether the reader is looking for information about something exotic or commonplace, it's all there. Larousse Gastronomique will provide the reader with a better understanding of the ingredients, techniques, "hows" and "whys" involved in every recipe. I highly recommend reading it from cover to cover. It will serve as an invaluable reference for any cook for many years to come.