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JHB

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40. Quietly bookmarking

Reply to Behind the Aegis (Original post)

Tue Apr 9, 2013, 09:26 PM

Apr 2013

'cause, y'know, you're all scary

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Cooking basics...any good books out there? [View all] Behind the Aegis Apr 2013 OP

Anything by Julia Child. Glassunion Apr 2013 #1

I have never read any of her books. Behind the Aegis Apr 2013 #12

You could also check your local library. HappyMe Apr 2013 #19

I am going to try Amazon because they have preview pages often. Behind the Aegis Apr 2013 #20

She is not too advanced by any stretch. Glassunion Apr 2013 #29

Also... Glassunion Apr 2013 #2

The Parsley People have also gotten a little stuffy Warpy Apr 2013 #5

Old french way to break down garlic dem in texas Apr 2013 #36

I'm a garlic press person myself. HappyMe Apr 2013 #45

LOL! Duly noted. Behind the Aegis Apr 2013 #6

aw, that's OK NJCher Apr 2013 #60

I use the stuff that comes in a toothpaste tube. Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2013 #9

Heathen!!! Glassunion Apr 2013 #26

What the hell??! Thank you! Catherina Apr 2013 #53

That video was posted by someone else a while back on the old DU2 Glassunion Apr 2013 #59

Don't for get us microplaners! n/t wildeyed Apr 2013 #25

Really? Glassunion Apr 2013 #27

There are a lot of great basic cookbooks out there Warpy Apr 2013 #3

These all sound wonderful. Behind the Aegis Apr 2013 #11

Knives are very personal and a good one is a lifetime investment Warpy Apr 2013 #13

I agree there Fortinbras Armstrong Apr 2013 #55

I use the Chinese cleaver when I'm doing a lot of chopping Warpy Apr 2013 #57

The New Basics by Julee Rosso & Sheila Lukins HappyMe Apr 2013 #4

Thanks for the suggestions! Behind the Aegis Apr 2013 #15

C&B people are a pretty helpful bunch. HappyMe Apr 2013 #17

So it would seem. Behind the Aegis Apr 2013 #18

The I Never Cooked Before Cookbook, by Jo Coudert. Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2013 #7

Huh! I'll have to try HappyMe Apr 2013 #10

I skipped a lot of Julia's innard recipes Warpy Apr 2013 #16

How about a class? cbayer Apr 2013 #8

I thought about a class. Behind the Aegis Apr 2013 #14

Some stores that sell kitchenware have classes. cbayer Apr 2013 #21

Turns out I just missed a cooking expo. Behind the Aegis Apr 2013 #23

My favorite basic cookbook is "Joy of Cooking". It has a lot of good info along with Arkansas Granny Apr 2013 #22

Joy of Cooking is the best dem in texas Apr 2013 #39

Yes. The Joy of Cooking will TEACH you how to cook almost anything. Silver Gaia Apr 2013 #50

How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman. wildeyed Apr 2013 #24

I completely agree with this pick! This book is awesome! nadine_mn Apr 2013 #33

ooooh, didn't know that existed. wildeyed Apr 2013 #46

I vote for this one, too. Bolo Boffin Apr 2013 #35

If you really want to get basic, read Harold McGee's book Major Nikon Apr 2013 #28

Scarey group? No, honey, we are a loving group and we cook with tender loving care & mother earth Apr 2013 #30

And as far as books....tell me what you love...there is such a richness and abundance to draw from. mother earth Apr 2013 #31

Youtube has ethnic, solar, preserving, raw, vegan, vegetarian, etc. (dial-up warning videos) freshwest Apr 2013 #32

I highly recommend the Cook's Illustrated cookbook bif Apr 2013 #34

theory and practice of good cooking- james beard. mopinko Apr 2013 #37

The Moosewood Cookbook was recommended to me though I've never tried it. It is applegrove Apr 2013 #38

Quietly bookmarking JHB Apr 2013 #40

Oldies but goodies locks Apr 2013 #41

Here's my take, and there may be repetition - I did not have time to look - Mira Apr 2013 #42

You were one of the reasons I joined the photography group (Solly Mack, too). Behind the Aegis Apr 2013 #43

Welcome to C & B! pinto Apr 2013 #44

Julia Child is reliable, and... LancetChick Apr 2013 #47

One more locks Apr 2013 #48

Saw the movie. Didn't read the book, though. n/t Behind the Aegis Apr 2013 #49

Two and ironically the same title: Kitchen Companion no_hypocrisy Apr 2013 #51

another vote for Joy of Cooking DrDan Apr 2013 #52

Cooking for Dummies! blaze Apr 2013 #54

Thanks for the recommendation though! Behind the Aegis Apr 2013 #56

Pick up a used copy of the Coyote_Bandit Apr 2013 #58