Idiot's Guides Cooking Basics - Softcover

England, Thomas N.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1615648194 ISBN 13: 9781615648191

Publisher: Alpha Books, 2015

Synopsis

Cooking is an art and knowing how to master the many skills and techniques that normally only come from years of experience in the kitchen can be tough. However, with the right expert guidance, those skills can come easy, and cooking can be fun. Idiot's Guides: Cooking Basics will help even the most inexperienced novice in the kitchen gain the skills necessary to cook nearly anything the right way. Packed full of step-by-step color photography and step-by-step lessons for over 80 classic recipes, Idiot's Guides: Cooking Basics teaches you all the basic skills required to be successful in the kitchen and learn skills that will last a lifetime.

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About the Author

Thomas N. England is a professional chef, food writer, educator, and mentor who has shared his expertise with both aspiring and seasoned chefs for more than 20 years. Born and raised in northern Indiana, Chef England trained in New York at the Culinary Institute of America. He is an ACF Certified Executive Chef (CEC) and Certified Foodservice Educator (CFSE). As a Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS) he is also well versed in the production and pairing of alcohol, running and consulting for wineries. Chef England currently serves as program coordinator at the Ivy Tech Hospitality and Culinary Arts program in Indianapolis, and is active in the community as a local foods activist as cofounder and president of Dig IN&;a nonprofit with the mission of promoting Indiana foods, beverages, and agriculture.

Edition details

• Publisher: Alpha Books
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1615648194
• ISBN 13: 9781615648191
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 266