[LuvPie]

I have heard of this particular book for years . Finally picked it up @ used bookstore yesterday for $10 in Vienna haven't cracked it yet. Anyone know what's it's claim to fame is?

[Ishbel]

Sorry, it's not a book I've heard of before!

I love the Silver Spoon book, though. I bought it a number of years ago and found that it explained lots of Italian cooking skills for me.

[singer4660]

When this cookbook was originally published 25 years ago, it was unique in that it offered gourmet recipes that were accessible to the home cook. Just about everyone I know had a copy. The Silver Palate shop started as a catering business where people could pick up everything from single meals to full dinner parties. Then they branched out into food products. I guess the point is, the Silver Palate business was unique and so is this cookbook. I hope you enjoy!

[shipscook]

I also really enjoy the Silver Palate Good Times Cookbook. I also picked up The New Basics and Great Good Food at yard sales and find I use them from time to time.

Have a Super Fourth,
Nan

[ChrisLehrer]

I don't know why, particularly, but about 15-20 years ago when I entered graduate school just about every woman student seemed to have a new copy of The Silver Palate. I got into cooking a bit later, and have generally found the book to be a good source of fairly simple, elegant recipes based largely on fresh ingredients and quick cooking. The desserts seemed very popular, especially the brownies.

[LuvPie]

now that I'm home, I'll relax and get some reading in today.
thanks for answering.