Cooking by James Peterson
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Book Reviews of Cooking
Book Review: A Cooking Class in a Book
Summary: 5 Stars
There is no doubt that this is one of the best modern gourmet cookbooks I have ever used. The recipies are easy to follow, and do an excellent job of walking the reader through how to cook the most complex dishes. The end result is not only a perfect dish, but an understanding of how to do it again.
What really sold me on Cooking was the roast chicken, and cheese soufflé recipies. I had never cooked soufflé before, and had always had a hit or miss experience with roasting chicken. By using Cooking, I made soufflés that were not only enjoyed by all, but were gorgeous to look at, and did not immediately fall when removed from the oven. I have made the roast chicken several times now, and each time it comes out perfect; crunchy browned skin, and meat so juicy my wife couldn't believe it was cooked all the way (we both grew up with overcooked chicken).
I highly recommend Cooking for anyone that has the time and desire to make great food. Well worth the price.
Book Review: One of a distinguised few comprehensive kitchen guides
Summary: 5 Stars
This was our Kitchen Basics text at the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, and after spending some time with a our chef-instructor and the author, it was easy to see why. Peterson spends just enough time on each subject to give the interested, studious reader real insight as to not only how, but *why* we do the things we do in the kitchen. His instructional photos, side-by-side with the techniques he describes, gave us an excellent reference tool for the various processes we learned, and even when I would read ahead, and try some of the things we'd not yet covered, I found Peterson to be an excellent teacher in his own right.
His insight and knowledge are on par with the best, and I highly recommend his book for anyone who wants to move above the level of "accomplished kitchen amateur" and start moving into the realm of "serious culinary artist".
Book Review: If you dont cook that often and love to surprise yourself and your better half every now and then GET IT!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Here is how we got this book, after going to a local library to research on traveling options and look at travel guides i got interested by this big book that was in the middle of the shelf, ok, since we do not cook that often i was pretty doubtful about the use that we would give to it, anyway we went ahead and got it, and .... well we couldnt be more pleased, this has a bit of everything, Veal, Pork, Meat, Desserts, Fish, we've tried several of them and they are delicious, while sometimes you have to jump to another page to verify how a "basic" procedure is done, and that ... when you have your hands full with bread, pork, meat .. is not a pleasant surprise, ... that might be the only downside of this book as it has some really delicious recipes, its really well illustrated, really i can assure you will be super pleased with the book and its results!Book Review: Amazing Cookbook
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a relly excellent cookbook for chefs who want to expand their cooking knowledge and skills. It is extremely informative and the pictures inside are beautiful.
I would recommend this book for someone who knows a bit about cooking already, as James Peterson does not have the most detailed instructions. This is not a knock on the book in fact I prefer it this way, however, it might not be the best book to pick up if you've never cooked before. The book also deals with alot of exotic meats and ingredients. I hope that some day I will be able to cook a veal rib roast, but it will probably not be often. When that day comes I will know where to turn for a recipe though.
All said this is a great book to learn franco-american cooking and a great way to learn some basic techniques to add to your cooking skill set.
Book Review: It Was a Gift
Summary: 5 Stars
I didn't actually buy this for myself. It was a Christmas present for my oldest brother. He had something like 5 cookbooks in his Amazon list and I wasn't sure which one to get him. This book seemed the best choice because the title is very simple and self-explanatory, without resorting to gimmicks to fool the average consumer. On Christmas day when he opened it, he said, "Wow, this is the cookbook I really wanted." From then on for the rest of my time at his place he read it voraciously. I took a look, too, and have to say that it made me feel that I could learn to cook. Every recipe is accompanied by step-by-step instructions that incorporate beautifully composed photographs that show you what the food is supposed to look like at each point in the process. If I ever need a cookbook this is the one I would want, too.