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Silver Palate Cookbook

post #1 of 6
7/3/09 at 9:43pm
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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?
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post #2 of 6
7/4/09 at 1:00am
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.
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post #3 of 6
7/4/09 at 2:43am
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!
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post #4 of 6
7/4/09 at 7:09am
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
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post #5 of 6
7/4/09 at 8:49am
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.
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post #6 of 6
7/5/09 at 7:21am
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now that I'm home, I'll relax and get some reading in today.
thanks for answering.
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