I don't really like Joy of Cooking. It does have some useful information, but it hasn't dazzled me.
I found the Cordon Bleu Complete Cooking Techniques to be very useful. For more detail on ingredients, how they work and such, On...
If I remember correctly, I learned a lot about flour from a book called "On Food and Cooking" by McGee. I've done a lot of experimenting over the years and have found a good selection at my local Whole Foods. I wish I could...
My specialty is being picky, or so I've been told. I love experimenting, but I am vegetarian, don't particularly like cheese and refuse to use hydrogenated oils. Now this can put a damper on a lot of pastrymaking, so my favorite has to...
In case I forget later on, a hello to everyone! I am a cooking fanatic, always looking for the new and unusual. I have no wish to make it my career even though it has been suggested to me. I keep my creations to friends and family and...
