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The Chef's Companionby Elizabeth Riely
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2003; US$ 24.95The indispensable guide to over 5,000 culinary terms Even the most international chef sometimes needs help with today's wildly diverse cooking terminology. Now, there's an updated and revised edition of Elizabeth Riely's The Chef's Companion, which professional chefs and aspiring cooks everywhere can turn to when they need quick access to concise and reliable definitions, pronunciations, correct spelling, accepted usage, and origins of culinary terms. This invaluable guide covers all the terms that chefs might use with customers and kitchen staff-in areas such as cooking techniques, food preparation, herbs and spices, varieties of food, wine, and equipment for the professional kitchen. Over 900 new terms have been added to this edition to... more...
Professional Cake Decoratingby Toba M. Garrett
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2006; US$ 55.50Everything you need to create stunning cake decorations Cake decorating is an art with specific skills that must be studied and practiced before they can be mastered. Professional Cake Decorating is the first guidebook, reference, and at-your-fingertips resource to the special methods and techniques unique to cake decorating. Professional Cake Decorating is: a comprehensive set of lessons designed to teach the skills needed in cake decorating, including basic, intermediate, and advanced piping skills; hand modeling; and gumpaste flowers a powerful tool for making dramatic improvements in the overall look and design of cakes a valuable training handbook and resource for bakers and decorators a comprehensive reference of successful professional... more...
Design and Equipment for Restaurants and Foodserviceby Costas Katsigris; Chris Thomas
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2008; US$ 61.50The New Edition of a Favorite Resource! From the decor that helps define the customer's experience, to the steps taken to comply with workplace safety and health regulations, to the capital investments in major equipment,a well-designed foodservice facility blends many different elements into a functional and pleasing whole. Decision-makers who understand these different elements and how they work together will reap the plentiful rewards that come from good design choices in a restaurant or foodservice endeavor. Design and Equipment for Restaurants and Foodservice, Third Edition takes a comprehensive approach to planning and developing a restaurant or foodservice space. This "go-to guide"encompasses everything from creating a restaurant... more...
Mr. Boston Official Bartender's Guideby Mr. Boston; Anthony Giglio; Jim Meehan; Ben Fink
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2009; US$ 14.95The new updated edition of America's bestselling drink-mixing guide America's favorite drink-mixing guide since 1935, Mr. Boston: Official Bartender's Guide has been the resource of choice for generations of professionals and amateurs alike. Now this classic is better than ever, with updated information, 200 new drink recipes, and new photography. More than 1,400 recipes range from classic cocktails to today's trendiest drinks, all presented alphabetically with clear, easy-to-follow instructions. With the latest lowdown on liquors, beers, and wines, plus savvy advice on equipment, bar setup, and more, Mr. Boston has it all. Mr. Boston, part of the Barton Brands group, has been a widely recognized name in the bartending world for more than... more...
The Larder Chefby W K H Bode; M J Leto
Taylor & Francis 2006; US$ 46.95The Larder Chef reflects the changing attitude to food and its preparation in recent years. While still retaining its practical approach, it recognizes current trends and fashions in food presentation and service style. A number of new illustrations have been added to the book for greater clarity. National Diploma students, apprentice chefs and catering students will find this manual particularly useful. * An authoritative, clear and practical introduction to the fundamentals of food preparation and service * Used by generations of students in catering as well as professional chefs worldwide * Hugely revised and now heavily illustrated for maximum clarity and effectiveness more...
Speakeasyby Jason Kosmas; Dushan Zaric
Ten Speed Press 2010; US$ 14.99Time-honored cocktails like the New York Sour and the Sidecar were born during the era of Prohibition, the blessedly bygone social experiment that turned drinking into an underground adventure. In those days, hard beverage options were usually made with homemade hooch and flavorings of dubious origin and quality. Thankfully, a cocktail renaissance has emerged in many of today’s bars, where inventive drinks showcase both the artistry and craft of bartending. At their moody and atmospheric West Village bar-restaurant Employees Only, master mixologists Jason Kosmas and Dushan Zaric can regale you with colorful tales of cocktail origins—or just pour you a mean drink. In Speakeasy , Kosmas and Zaric take... more...
Hotel, Hostel & Hospital Housekeepingby Joan Branson; Margaret Lennox
Hodder Education 1988; US$ 33.59A textbook offering a comprehensive view of the planning, provision and service of accommodation in hotels, hostels, hospitals and similar establishments. It covers the City and Guilds 708 Accommodation Services syllabus and describes changes in trading practices and new technology. more...
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