[Isa]

I have to confess I have Martha's hors d'oeuvre book. I even have her pie book but that's Kimmie's fault. I hope you will enjoy In The Sweet Kitchenas much as I did.


Athenaeus I enjoy shopping on the net but I won't buy a book without having looked at it first. I learned my lesson. And I will only buy if I have a better deal than what I would pay in a local store.


I am sure a local bookstore could order In The Sweet Kitchen for you. I'm sure you'd love the book too. If you need the ISBN just let me know.


Joel Robuchon is great so is Georges Blanc. So many great books are out there it's just so hard to selct just a few.

[Risa]

I don't own any Martha books, but I have borrowed that Hors d'Oeuvres book from the library several times. It's a very good reference book.

I just got New Way to Cook and I would classify it under a reference book. It has lots of notes on how to lower fat and retain or improve flavour. I unfortunately have had high cholesterol since I was a child and I'm supposed to watch what I eat. My major downfalls are decadent desserts, but I offset with healthier main courses and exercise.

Other books:
Japanese Cooking: A Simple Art - Shizuo Tsuji
Complete Asian Cookbook - Charmaine Solomon
Complete Middle East Cookbook - Tess Mallos

Also an illustrated Ken Hom book that I bought at a used bookstore recently. It shows how to chop things properly for Chinese cooking and how to do other things properly.