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A blend of history, etymology, anecdotes, origins and culture of food.How often have you found yourself in the kitchen in the middle of preparing a recipe when you come across an unfamiliar term? Not recognizing a word and its meaning can diminish or slow down the pleasure of preparing a dish. Or perhaps you have a love of words and are intrigued by their historical background and linguistic origins.Cooking is a wonderful adventure especially when the terms, definitions and historical origins of words in recipes are familiar. The Cook's Essential Kitchen Dictionary defines 4,500 key food words and provides a wealth of historical background for many of them. For anyone who cooks or who simply loves food, this book is a vital reference source and an outstanding cookbook supplement.The book includes: Food and alcohol terms listed alphabetically for easy reference Illustrations throughout particularly for fruits and vegetables British, American and many foreign language cooking terms Complete pasta appendix Wonderful selection of fascinating food quotes and anecdotes Basic cooking methods.The rich and rare culinary information describes subjects as varied as Humble Pie and Hanger Steak to Squawroot and Stracchino.The Cook's Essential Kitchen Dictionary is an excellent resource to have on hand in the kitchen and makes for delightful armchair reading as well.
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- Q: What is 'The Cook's Essential Kitchen Dictionary' about? A: 'The Cook's Essential Kitchen Dictionary' is a comprehensive culinary resource that blends history, etymology, anecdotes, and the origins of food terms, defining 4,500 key food words for cooks and food enthusiasts.
- Q: Who is the author of this kitchen dictionary? A: The author of 'The Cook's Essential Kitchen Dictionary' is Jacques Rolland.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 413 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Cook's Essential Kitchen Dictionary' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on September 4, 2004.
- Q: What features are included in the dictionary? A: The dictionary includes food and alcohol terms listed alphabetically, illustrations for fruits and vegetables, a complete pasta appendix, and a selection of food quotes and anecdotes.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in cooking? A: Yes, this book is suitable for both beginners and experienced cooks, providing essential definitions and historical context for food terms.
- Q: Does this dictionary cover international cooking terms? A: Yes, it includes British, American, and many foreign language cooking terms.
- Q: Can I use this book as a reference while cooking? A: Absolutely, it serves as a vital reference source to help clarify unfamiliar cooking terms while preparing recipes.
- Q: Are there any illustrations in the book? A: Yes, the book features illustrations throughout, particularly for fruits and vegetables.