[mudbug]

Curious about your opinions of the following:

“LA Methode” (out of print)
“LA Technique” (out of print)

(and any others by Jacques Pépin you have an opinion of)

La Technique is a very good book. If you can find a copy, get it. Some of the things in it are out of style but for the most part it is very informative. I've not seen La Methode. I personally like Pepin, his media exposure hasn't "spoiled" him the way it has others. My opinion.

Of all your celebrity chefs, Jacque Pepin is my favorite. I have La Methode, the continuation of La Technique.It is a very comprehensive book on the different techniques of cooking complete with step by step photos. The subject matter is for the advanced cook. There are more recipes in La Methode than La Technique, but the recipes seem to be there to emphasize the method.The reason why I purchased this book is that it gives you step by step on how to cold smoke a salmon at home.Also he has a recipe for Goose Liver Pate in Aspic with a technique called "block" using the whole goose liver.He also covers sausages and baked goods. It is definitely a great addition to anyone's collection.
Lorraine

[layjo]

Yeah, I have viewed these two books also at the local library. What interested me in these books was the techniques he explored and explained. Another book of his that I have is called "The Art of Cooking" Volume I (Looking for Vol. II, but cant seem to find) a great book also. Also he has a 5 volume series of video tapes in which he explains different preparation and cooking Techniques, I enjoy watching what he teaches.

I have LA Technique but I didn't know about
LA Methode.I'll have to keep an eye out for
it.Too bad they are out of print.Jacque Pepin
is one cool chef.

[Nicko]

Both books are excellent, does anyone have an idea of where reprinted versions might be available?

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Nicko,
I don't know about Reprints but used book stores may be worth checking out.Sometimes I
find some neat stuff there.

Holy cow!!! I found my copy in old box of books in the garage of the family restaurant. In my earlier post I said that some of the stuff in this great book is outdated. Please do not interpret that to mean "don't buy." I found that it covers a lot of those "how the **** do I do that?" kind of things. The napkin fold alone are worth the price of admission.

[cape chef]

I bought La Technique in 1976 when it first came out. The next year I went to J&W I believe in part because of Pepins book.
I always loved what he said in this book
To the Chefs.
Who sweat to create friendliness and cordiality among men. Although it is a little outdated there are some things that remain the same. How to french a chicken.how to bone out a leg of veal,how to french a lamb rack. That is why it is titled La Technique. Nicko Have you tried sourcing through your local Library?
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[Live_to_cook]

La Technique is listed for sale at www.alibris.com but before you get your hopes up the price is -- are you sitting down? -- $127. Softcover. You can pick up the 2-volume The Art of Cooking for the low low price of $1,188 (cough cough).

Although if you were a pro it's cheaper than culinary school.

[This message has been edited by Live_to_cook (edited 12-16-2000).]

Pepin's knife work is more beautiful to watch than the Bolshoi ballet. I'm still trying to learn to flute a mushroom after seeing him do it once - and I'm thinking I've got about as much chance of that as I do of learning to play Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto in D after seeing Itzhak Perlman do that once!

Anyway, my wonderful, wonderful, wife - who likes to cruise old book stores - presented me recently with a first edition of La Technique that she found for about $15 (gotta love a woman like that). Although they don't appear to have any at the moment, Powell's Used Books in Portland, OR sometimes has copies, most recently for about $75. Powells will also put your name on a waiting list for one, as well as for other out-of-print books. www.powells.com

Originally posted by Dick:
Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto in D after seeing Itzhak Perlman do it.

Nice to see someone else who likes that piece. It is my favorite and Perlman does a superb job. However, David Oistrakh did it just a wee bit better, IMHO.

[m brown]

Hey gang, this is a great source for out of prints and Bonnie is a wealth of knowledge herself!!!

Bonnie Slotnick: Cookbooks
PMB G27
332 Bleecker St.
New York, NY 10014
(this is the mailing address; the shop is at 163 West Tenth St.)
ph.212-989-8962
fax 212-989-8102
bonnieslotnickbooks@earthlink.net

Crudeau - I have to confess I don't know David Oistrakh's interpretation of the Tchaikovsy, but you can bet I'll be looking for a recording of it! Thanks for the tip.

Check out Jaques site. www.jaquespepin.net