Hi,
Just wanted to put my two cents on Culinary Artistry by Andrew Dornenburg and Karen Page
Great Book!
Not only as a great read, but an invaluable tool for the young chef. I'm 25 and have been in the biz since I was 18. I just got my first Exec. Chef job at a new resturant. I had never put together an entire menu, and let me tell you, that book was so helpful helping me organize my ideas, and keep my head straight when I was thinking about the other 10,00 things I had to do besides menu. I keep 3 books in my kitchen at all time Culinary Artistry - nuff said. Joy of Cooking - laugh if you must, but great for the basics, esp the ones you haven't used in years. Larouse Gastrominque(sp?) - I may not spel gud, but if I need a spelling, or if a smartass waiter or waitress wants to know what something is after I told them 10 times, it's a great reference.
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