101 Things I Learned ® in Culinary SchoolLouis Eguaras, a renowned chef at the Le Cordon Bleu Program at the California School of Culinary Arts, provides readers with a terrific overview of what is truly involved in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of meals. He also provides invaluable insights into just what is involved in making this one's chosen profession. The book will feature a wide range of illustrated lessons, from how to properly hold a knife... to the history of food... from food preparation and presentation... to restaurant hospitality and management, and much more. The book will be presented in the distinctive and highly-attractive packaged style of 101 THINGS I LEARNED® IN ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL, and will be the perfect gift for anyone who is thinking about entering culinary school, is already enrolled, or even just the casual chef. |
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User Review - StefanieGeeks - LibraryThingSome useful and interesting tips on the basics and not-so-basics of cooking combined with fun quotes and intriguing black and white drawings. I was especially excited about the easy-to-skim explanations on cheeses and potatoes and their different uses. Read full review
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User Review - Daniel.Estes - LibraryThingThis entry of the 101 Things series is for the cook, from novice to expert, and is applicable whether you're at home or work in the food service industry. A few of my favorite entries include, "Five ... Read full review
Contents
Five knives do 95 percent of the work | |
Dont buy a matched | |
A griddle is not a grill a saucepan is not a saucier and a skillet is not a sauté | |
Kitchen lingo | |
Mise en place | |
Chapter 7 | |
Shake hands with a knife | |
Basic knife cuts | |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | 101 Things I Learned ® in Culinary School 101 Things I Learned |
| Author | Louis Eguaras |
| Contributor | Matthew Frederick |
| Publisher | Grand Central Publishing, 2010 |
| ISBN | 0446569216, 9780446569217 |
| Length | 212 pages |
| Subjects | › › Business & Economics / Careers / General Reference / General |
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