Larousse Gastronomique
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Book Reviews of Larousse Gastronomique
Book Review: Broader but not deeper
Summary: 4 Stars
I kept 3 editions of this important title. No doubt on its authoritativeness. This new 2001 edition caught my immediate attention when I first saw it. I browsed thru it nearly from cover to cover. There are some newer entries not listed before (the 1984 ed), e.g., tiramisu. However, information on other cuisines is brief, e.g., only 2 pages on Spanish cuisine. For a serious cook like me who own 100+ cookbooks, this title is not essential. But, if you haven't yet owned previous editions, this is not a bad idea.Book Review: The "Bible" in any kitchen
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the most imformative book you could own. If you must buy a book for reference this is it. Almost any question you could ask can be answered. No kitchen should be without one. Very very in depth about everything from wine to choux. My chef has one in his office and I finally got one for myself to keep at home for reference and to LEARN. Some people think they know alot. Read this book and you will be EDUCATED in all things culinary. Great traditional french recipes, amd amazing pictures. A MUSTBook Review: Excellent for the future French chefs of the world.
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently came back from France and this book does a great job on describing the technique on French cooking. I want to become a chef and learn how they come up with all the beautiful sauces and wonderful pastries. I highly recommend if your a student buying the Study Guide for the National Servsafe Exam: Key Review Questions and Answers with Explanations by P. Leonardi and M. Heilman. They also have a baking and advance baking guide books, which are helping me to pass all my culinary courses.Book Review: The only food encyclopedia you will ever need!
Summary: 5 Stars
Larousse is the most thorough food encyclopedia I've seen. Some may complain that it is too Franco-centric, but all fine food has evolved from the French, so why shouldn't it be written that way? If you actually have to look up meatloaf, you probably don't belong in the kitchen. So be warned....this book IS only for truly serious cooks. But for those who take their food seriously and are willing to experience new things and expand their culinary boundaries, this book will prove indispensable.Book Review: The Best Gift For A New Chef
Summary: 5 Stars
Larousse Gastronomique I purchased this book for a friend who was offered a job as an executive chef at a country club. I was told by many it is the bible for all chefs. I paged through it and it's amazing. I am not a chef, but I cook a lot. I will be buying one of these for myself! As far as the friend, he was pleasantly surprised to say the least by his going away/congrats gift! It is a must have.