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How to Cook Everything, Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition: 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food
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| Part No: | 0764578650 |
| Manufacturer: | Wiley |
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| Customer Rating: | 4.5 / 5.0 |
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| Couldn't Believe How Good It is | 2010-09-01 | 5 / 5 |
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Love Bittman's minimalist column in the Times--I tell people he taught me to cook as I barely knew how to boil water when I started. I don't have a lot time, 2 small kids, job etc etc. Yet with him, yummy food is doable and without slaving away.
This book never appealed to me because of it's size. One day, I saw it on sale and thought "what the heck--it'll be a good reference book". Once I tried a couple of recipes I was hooked. The breadth and depth is amazing and it's all exactly as told in terms of difficulty, time etc.
The book is quite large and I think that does impede one's ability to interact with it, enjoy it, skim and browse. (index is excellent so if you know what you are looking for, you'll find it.) I think some people might be having trouble with the variations. He'll mention a dish then give you 6 variations and at that point if you aren't paying attention you might get confused as to what you are doing at what stage because you need to toggle between the main recipe and the variation paragraph.
But if a clueless cook like me can figure it out.....
I also love the background and techniques and tools info he gives. All the stuff no one ever taught me!
His voice is familiar, practical, knowledgeable, savvy--he focuses on natural quality ingredients but can be frugal and practical when appropriate.
I am off to buy the app for the iPhone! |
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| I guess that this cookbook is oriented toward the younger generation that started cooking in the last ten years. If you have a Good Housekeeping Cook Book or Betty Crocker, even the older editions - don't bother with this one. I found the book too basic, boring and not inspiring at all. With some basic knowledge/experience and common sense - this book is redundant. Really disappointed. |
| Almost Wonderful | 2010-08-12 | 4 / 5 |
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| This cookbook is a really nice starting point. It will teach you have to make the most basic of each recipe. If you're looking for restaurant-style recipes, this is not the book for you. |
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| This is a great book for any cook. It's easy to use, and offers options for substitutions and personal touches. I'll be ordering another one for a gift. |
| Everything cookbook | 2010-07-29 | 5 / 5 |
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This book is so chock full of information that it is awesome. I found a few grain recipes that did not require
so many ingredients as to cost a great deal of money. I tried the Red Quinoa recipe and it was just delicious.
Mark Bittman outdid himself with this book and he takes you through step by step on a recipe. Also, everything does
not have to take a long time. |
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