Open this new fourth edition of "The New Food Lovers Companion "and you'll find more information about good food and dining than ever, including ingredients and methods for preparing many ethnic foods, as well as descriptions of exotic produce and other unusual ingredients. Among the standard subjects defined and explained are cooking tools and techniques, meat cuts, breads, pastas, and literally everything else related to good food and enjoyable dining. Appendices cover many topics, including suggestions for substituting recipe ingredients, a microwave oven conversion chart, and much more.
" Praise for previous editions"
The quintessential food reference book . . . a bible for anyone seriously interested in cooking.
"Adventures in Dining"
Essential for anyone who talks, eats or thinks about food.
Bev Bennett," Chicago Sun-Times"
The indispensable landmark volume that defines thousands of American and foreign culinary terms.
Paula Hamilton," Oakland Tribune"
Comprehensive, accurate, interesting, well-written, and inexpensive it is rare that a reference book meets all of these criteria, but Food Lovers Companion does!
"Booklist"
A wealth of information . . . a small culinary gem.
Pat Dailey," Chicago Tribune"