Larousse Gastronomique: The World's Greatest Culinary Encyclopedia (Revised, Updated)
Larousse Gastronomique: The World's Greatest Culinary Encyclopedia (Revised, Updated)
Brief Description: ."..Originally published in France as Le Grand Larousse Gastronomique by Larousse, Paris, in 2007."--T.p verso. Marc Notes: ...Originally published in France as Le Grand Larousse Gastronomique by Larousse,...
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Brief Description: --Martha Stewart "It is critical to have a sound understanding of traditional culinary principles before attempting to push boundaries in cuisine. Larousse Gastronomique helps me execute the progressive cooking we do at Alinea." --Grant Achatz "The bible of cooking. The all-time argument ender. Early in my cooking career, I wielded my Larousse like a weapon and it never let me down." --Anthony Bourdain "Larousse Gastronomique has always been the first and last word on classic European techniques and recipes. I love that it has expanded its reach to cover world cuisines and modern culinary innovations, making it more indispensable than ever." --Marcus Samuelsson "The history of food has never had a better biographer. Required reading for anyone who eats." --Dan Barber "Young chefs, famous chefs, home cooks, and everyone who loves food and cooking-we all depend on Larousse Gastronomique. It is the only culinary encyclopedia that is always up-to-date." --Daniel Boulud "You can't go into the chef's office of any serious kitchen and not see a copy of Larousse. A must-have for professional and home cooks alike." --David Chang "The Larousse is the first place I look when I need to clarify a cooking question. The greatest reference book, it is a fascinating read." --Jacques Pépin " Larousse is an invaluable tool for any cook. I've used this great resource all throughout my cooking career, and of course I look forward to the new edition. New information and knowledge are always welcome." --Thomas Keller "Larousse Gastronomique is a veritable dictionary of cooking terms for the French kitchen. If a chef were allowed only one book, this would have to be it." --Mario Batali Biographical Note: Librairie Larousse's Gastronomic Committee includes scores of writers, researchers, editors, photographers, illustrators, and translators who make Larousse Gastronomique the world's most authoritative culinary reference book. The committee's president is world-renowned chef and author Jo'l Robuchon. The author of the first edition of Larousse Gastronomique, published in 1938, was French chef Prosper Montagné (1865--1948). Publisher Marketing: Larousse Gastronomique has been the foremost resource of culinary knowledge since its initial publication in 1938. Long revered for its encyclopedic entries on everything from cooking techniques, ingredients, and recipes to equipment, food histories, and culinary biographies, it is the one book every professional chef and avid home cook must have on his or her kitchen shelf. In fact, Julia Child once wrote, "If I were allowed only one reference book in my library, Larousse Gastronomique would be it, without question." The culinary landscape has changed dramatically in the last decade, prompting a complete revision of this classic work. Larousse Gastronomique has now been updated to add the latest advancements that have forever changed the way we cook, including modern technological methods, such as sous-vide cooking and molecular gastronomy. All-new color ingredient-identification photographs give this edition a fresh, elegant look. And for the first time, Larousse features more than 400 reportage photos-candid images of upscale restaurants from around the world-that give behind-the-scenes access into the kitchens where the finest food is created. Dozens of new biographies of people who have made significant contributions to the food world debut in this revision, including such luminaries as Ferran Adrià, Daniel Boulud, Alice Waters, Gaston Lenôtre, Thomas Keller, James Beard, and Julia Child. With entries arranged in encyclopedic fashion, Larousse Gastronomique is not only incredibly user-friendly, but it is also a fantastic read for anyone who loves food. Skip from Roasting to Robert (a classic French sauce), and then to Robiola (the Italian cheese); or go from Sake to Salad-with dozens of recipes-and on to Salamander, a type of oven used in professional kitchens for caramelizing (and named after the legendary fire-resistant animal). An index at the end of the book of all 3,800 recipes for cuisines from around the world makes it easy to find a myriad of preparations for any ingredient (eggs or chicken, for example) or type of dish (such as cakes or sauces). The unparalleled depth and breadth of information-from the traditional to the cutting-edge-make this newest edition of Larousse Gastronomique indispensable for every cook. Review Citations:
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Author: Librairie Larousse
Publisher: Clarkson Potter Publishers
Binding: Hardcover
Pub Date: 2009-10-13
BISAC: Cooking|Reference|Cooking|Methods|Gourmet
Subjects: Cooking|Food|Cooking, French
Weight: 7.11 lbs
ISBN: 9780307464910
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9780307464910
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