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INTERESTING NONFICTION BOOKS
INTERESTING FICTION BOOKS
HELPFUL BOOKS ON BUSINESS
REFERENCE BOOKS
The most honest and worthwhile reference cookbook I have ever read
Should be used by all chefs and cooks
Should be used by all chefs and cooks
A guide to the fine art of Cookery; NOT for the beginner, this is the English version of the master's compendium
The revised American edition of the encyclopedia of Food, Wine, and Cookery
A very useful book for beginning and practiced cooks where you see visually many of the classic preparations and can learn many new tricks.
Lost secret formulas for silver polish, other cleaning compounds and recipes
Where to get those hard to find ingredients, how to store, use, buy and even some recipes are included.
Speaks for itself
Many new and useful ideas for those not knowledgeable in this area
Presents the information in a very easy to learn way, with emphasis on the basics. Good basic reference book
A text book, but great for reference. All chefs should keep a book like this on their easy-to-reach shelf.
For small hotels, motels and motor hotels (and restaurants)
A fraud prevention handbook for hotel and restaurant managers
A One of the first "New American Cuisine" cookbooks, 1982.
The definitive guide to America's exotic and traditional vegetables. Very inventive ideas and recipes.
Forward by M.F.K. Fisher. Who's who in the celebrity chef's world contributes here, some pretty far fetched, but creative and very insightful.
Great inspiration for Michelin Star quality Hors D'Oeuvres and Appetizers; photos are stunning.
27 great French Restaurants and their favorite recipes, with plenty of photos.
A breakthrough in cookbooks when done, with breathtaking photos of composed salads and plenty of information about the ingredients.
Healthful gourmet cooking, with this he broke new culinary ground.
A very insightful book done by one of the great chefs who never received the acclaim he deserved in my opinion.
A good story and great presentation for mastering and understanding the classics.
Very good recipes, historic information and more. Authentic!
They have done their homework and the recipes are mostly real and work.
Written in 1973, this book covers all aspects and regions of Caribbean cooking with glossary, basic preparations and techniques.
Copyrighted in 1928, Mrs. Dull gives us the real "Homecookin'" recipes, with explanations why.
Absolutely great. A 5 star pick.
To learn about Indian cuisine, this is a great book, with much cultural information, sources of products and very interesting recipes.
A natural Foods cookbook.
Advanced but very helpful for the imagination
Without a doubt the best book on sushi for us westerners.
Learn all about the humble tortilla and also a lot about Mexican food and culture.
A guide to buying, brewing and enjoying coffee.
History of coffee, photos galore, and much more.
An illustrated guide to over 400 species of fruit worldwide. Know your "Zapotes"
Covers almost all know plants used for food by man with drawings and color paintings.
Written by an English master of the old school of the art of pastry making. Many very good recipes
A sample of their works of art with recipes and procedures. NOT for the beginner.
How you can make them in your own kitchen, and they DO come out good. These recipes are Real and work.
This is the one and only ice carving reference book.
Learn how you can do many items much better in your own kitchen instead of buying them ready made. A 5 star reference book if you can find it
The art of preserving foods naturally. contains recipes, menus, measures and great ideas; spirits, sourdoughs, relishes, and more.
An in depth informative on the mango, types, size, availability, etc.
A memoir of Provence, as told by M.F.K. Fisher
A collection of writers on Food, wine, and the art of eating. Includes articles by wendell Berry, Barbara Kafka, Alice waters, Alexandre Dumas, Joyce Carol Oates, and many more.
When he had no money and had to work in the kitchens of the grand old hotels. Funny and very insightful into the old European system.
What is the quickest way to lose 5 pounds? Find out here if you dare.
World class cuisine, charming company, the world's great chefs and the secret ingredient; poison. If you have not read any of the nero Wolfe series, set in a NYC Browstone, this is he one to read.
COFFEE TABLE TYPE TOMBS
An Entrepreneur's Guide to Success and a very unique, real and helpful book.
A guid to surrival in the corporate world of the food service and hospitality industry. learn how the corporation mimics the military and how to prepare yourself for verbal confrontations....and win.
MAGAZINES
Has some interesting ideas, concepts and recipes from a one of America's great chefs
Visit Harrods, learn a few secrets and pick up a few ideas
Great pictures and authentic recipes. Done before the "cuisine" became fashionable
A first class book showing all the regional richness of the Swiss Culinary Heritage
Another first class book, but this of Italy and all it has to offer. Great photos and recipes are here.
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