Cook's Encyclopaedia (Paperback)

Tom Stobart

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Language: English

Published by Grub Street Publishing, London, 2016

1910690090 / 9781910690093

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Paperback. Here in almost 500 pages is a descriptive compendium of just about everything we eat and how we cook it. Arranged alphabetically from Abalone to Zampone, the majority of entries in the book deal with the ingredients and processes used in cooking. Tom Stobart says in his Introduction 'Ingredients are the fundamentals of cookery and every cook who hopes to excel should know about them.' Likewise with methods and science in the kitchen, Stobart explains all the common processes from bottling, brewing, brining, curing, smoking and vacuuming. Hundreds of ingredients are described, with English and foreign synonyms and scientific names; recipes are given in many cases to illustrate the use of the foodstuff in question. Cooking processes are explained in great and illuminating detail. The aim is both to entertain and to instruct - in particular, to give a sense of the essence and individuality of each ingredient. Tom Stobart travelled widely, both as an explorer and a film maker, and his book is informed by an eye for telling details. Many fans say they would be lost without this book, which segues effortlessly between exhaustive reference work and handy recipe book, and back again. It explains the world of the kitchen, whether you're a beginner or an old hand, revealing the facts behind foods, equipment and techniques. Stobart describes how baking powder works, for instance, the temperature at which bacteria grow, and how to make your own tomato ketchup, so every time you dip into this book, you'll be better equipped to return to the stove. REVIEWS: 'A MUST, comprehensive, well-organized and well-written. . . This is a serious and important work of reference, but it is also extremely readable. Those who acquire it will find themselves dipping into it constantly and that it affords them as much pleasure as instruction.' - Alan Davidson, author of The Oxford Companion to Food Two colour throughout Here in almost 500 pages is a descriptive compendium of just about everything we eat and how we cook it. Arranged alphabetically, from Abalone to Zampone, the fascinating entries in the book deal with the ingredients and processes used in cooking. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Title
Cook's Encyclopaedia (Paperback)
Author
Tom Stobart
Publisher
Grub Street Publishing, London
Publication year
2016
Condition
new
Binding
Paperback
Language
English
ISBN 10
1910690090
ISBN 13
9781910690093

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