Reference Books


One Good Run: The Legend of Burt MunroOne Good Run: The Legend of Burt Munro
Best Price: $10.15
My husband loved this book! He was thrilled to know more about this amazing man than the movie...
Homebrew Favorites: A Coast-to-Coast Collection of More Than 240 Beer and Ale RecipesHomebrew Favorites: A Coast-to-Coast Collection of More Than 240 Beer and Ale Recipes
Best Price: $5.73
I liked this book, but I am not sure if I will ever use any of the exact recipes. It is a good...
The Book of Yields: Accuracy in Food Costing and  PurchasingThe Book of Yields: Accuracy in Food Costing and Purchasing
Best Price: $27.20
I received this book in excellent condition. It arrived one day earlier than expected, which...
The Ultimate Cook Book: 900 New Recipes, Thousands of IdeasThe Ultimate Cook Book: 900 New Recipes, Thousands of Ideas
Best Price: $5.50
This cookbook would rival one of my favorite cookbooks, How to Cook Everything. It is very good...
Recipes for a Small PlanetRecipes for a Small Planet
With lots of milk, eggs, and cheese, many of the recipes are "stick to the ribs"...


How to Bake: Complete Guide to Perfect Cakes, Cookies, Pies, Tarts, Breads, Pizzas, Muffins,How to Bake: Complete Guide to Perfect Cakes, Cookies, Pies, Tarts, Breads, Pizzas, Muffins,
Best Price: $6.50
I wish this book were a little "slicker" with photographs for every recipe and heavy...
With Love from My KitchenWith Love from My Kitchen
Best Price: $14.95
The concept of this book is good/sweet, but anyone could essentially create their own cookbook...
The Taste of Home Cookbook- New Revised: One Recipe four waysThe Taste of Home Cookbook- New Revised: One Recipe four ways
Best Price: $19.77
Zingerman's Guide to Good Eating: How to Choose the Best Bread, Cheeses, Olive Oil, Pasta, Chocolate, and Much MoreZingerman's Guide to Good Eating: How to Choose the Best Bread, Cheeses, Olive Oil, Pasta, Chocolate, and Much More
Best Price: $3.49
We are constantly reading this book not for the recpies but for the knowledge and history of...
Larousse Gastronomique Recipe CollectionLarousse Gastronomique Recipe Collection
Best Price: $36.96
Very resourceful and extensive information. I was surprised at the size of the book(larger that...


Holidays: The Best of Martha Stewart LivingHolidays: The Best of Martha Stewart Living
Best Price: $11.91
My wife and I use the recipes in this magazine every Christmas. They come out perfect every time.
The Penguin Atlas of Food: Who Eats What, Where, and WhyThe Penguin Atlas of Food: Who Eats What, Where, and Why
Best Price: $1.63
It is a very good book, in very good condition and the service couldn't have been better.Thank...
The New Kitchen Science: A Guide to Know the Hows and Whys for Fun and Success in the KitchenThe New Kitchen Science: A Guide to Know the Hows and Whys for Fun and Success in the Kitchen
Best Price: $0.99
This book is a cyclopedia of how stuff works in the kitchen. It is written in...
The Chef's Companion, Third EditionThe Chef's Companion, Third Edition
Best Price: $12.46
We work in restaurants and as soon as I bought one of these books the other chefs also wanted...
Parker's Wine Buyer's Guide 6th Edition : The Complete, Easy-to-Use Reference on Recent Vintages, Prices, and Ratings for More Than 8,000 Wines from All the Major Wine RegionsParker's Wine Buyer's Guide 6th Edition : The Complete, Easy-to-Use Reference on Recent Vintages, Prices, and Ratings for More Than 8,000 Wines from All the Major Wine Regions
Best Price: $6.57
If you are a beginner or a total expert, this book is your constant source of review--it never...

La Varenne PratiqueLa Varenne Pratique
Best Price: $49.85
This is one of those reference works that every cook should have at hand. Whether you are into...
The Joy of Cooking Standard Edition: The All-Purpose Cookbook (Plume)The Joy of Cooking Standard Edition: The All-Purpose Cookbook (Plume)
When you're looking for a particular recipe and you've already scoured 20 or so cookbooks in...
The Ethnic Food Lover's Companion: A Sourcebook for Understanding the Cuisines of the WorldThe Ethnic Food Lover's Companion: A Sourcebook for Understanding the Cuisines of the World
Best Price: $4.88
Love trying new and exotic foods? Then this book is for you. This is not a recipe book per...
Juiceman's Power of JuicingJuiceman's Power of Juicing
Best Price: $3.75
I have had the book for a little over 30 days. I have been on a juice feast for 28 days so far....
The New Spain: A Complete Guide to Contemporary Spanish Wine (New (Mitchell Beazley))The New Spain: A Complete Guide to Contemporary Spanish Wine (New (Mitchell Beazley))
Best Price: $25.13
Spain is fast becoming a premium-wine producing country. Critics like Robert Park and Stephen...

Cold-Weather CookingCold-Weather Cooking
Best Price: $5.93
This is by far my favorite cookbook. We've loved almost every recipe, although she seems to be...
Party Receipts from the Charleston Junior League: Hors D'Oeuvres, Savories, SweetsParty Receipts from the Charleston Junior League: Hors D'Oeuvres, Savories, Sweets
Best Price: $2.50
The dozen or more recipes tried from this book have been terrific. I am primarily interested in...
Kevin Zraly's American Wine Guide: 2009 (Kevin Zraly's American Wine Guide)Kevin Zraly's American Wine Guide: 2009 (Kevin Zraly's American Wine Guide)
Best Price: $7.59
How To Break An Egg: 1,453 Kitchen Tips, Food Fixes, Emergency Substitutions and Handy TechniquesHow To Break An Egg: 1,453 Kitchen Tips, Food Fixes, Emergency Substitutions and Handy Techniques
Best Price: $4.99
Saw this book at my daughter-in-law's and couldn't put it down! I think I've found the perfect...
Fearless Critic Houston Restaurant GuideFearless Critic Houston Restaurant Guide
Best Price: $11.64
While in theory it would be an amusing and informative read as the authors fearlessly critique...

Cooking under PressureCooking under Pressure
Best Price: $12.50
I LOVE purchasing used books and this merchant has fulfilled my Christmas wish! My book came in...
On Food And CookingOn Food And Cooking
Best Price: $23.97
It is a good book but I do not recommend it for new cooks. Sandra
The New Pressure Cooker CookbookThe New Pressure Cooker Cookbook
Best Price: $5.98
All in all I enjoyed this book. It has potential, but it needs work--more attention to detail. ...
Trattoria Cooking: More than 200 authentic recipes from Italy's family-style restaurantsTrattoria Cooking: More than 200 authentic recipes from Italy's family-style restaurants
Best Price: $3.75
There are many very good recipes in this book. It is a bit on the edge for the average cook. If...
Busy People's Slow Cooker CookbookBusy People's Slow Cooker Cookbook
Best Price: $8.73
The Slow Cooker Cookbook is full of excellent recipes that are delicious and easy to make. ...

Horn of the Moon Cookbook: Recipes from Vermont's Renowned Vegetarian RestaurantHorn of the Moon Cookbook: Recipes from Vermont's Renowned Vegetarian Restaurant
Best Price: $13.50
This is a great beginner's cookbook, especially for those with a limited budget and limited...
My Mexico: A Culinary Odyssey with More Than 300 RecipesMy Mexico: A Culinary Odyssey with More Than 300 Recipes
Best Price: $22.49
No one has better brought Mexican cuisine into the forefront of world gastronomy, and this book...
Beyond ParsleyBeyond Parsley
Best Price: $19.96
I've had this cookbook for years and my most recent purchase of it (used) was to get it for...
The Chile Pepper Encyclopedia: Everything You'll Ever Need To Know About Hot Peppers, With More Than 100 RecipesThe Chile Pepper Encyclopedia: Everything You'll Ever Need To Know About Hot Peppers, With More Than 100 Recipes
Best Price: $11.40
I thought this book would be more than what it was. The information is great, and really well...
The Black Family Reunion Cookbook: Recipes and Food MemoriesThe Black Family Reunion Cookbook: Recipes and Food Memories
Best Price: $5.93
What a disappointment! I was expecting real food and soul food, and what I got was a book of...

Introductory Foods: A Laboratory Manual (6th Edition)Introductory Foods: A Laboratory Manual (6th Edition)
Best Price: $59.77
The New Basics CookbookThe New Basics Cookbook
Best Price: $15.00
Wonderful cookbok, great recipies. I bought my wife a new copy and we give the book out as gifts.
Boulevard: The CookbookBoulevard: The Cookbook
Best Price: $19.50
I've had this cookbook for 2 years. I have only been able to muster cooking the creamed spinach...
Food and Wine Pairing: A Sensory ExperienceFood and Wine Pairing: A Sensory Experience
Best Price: $30.27
Fun to read, great exercises to test your taste. Primarily a text for students it includes some...
The Encyclopedia of Herbs, Spices, & FlavoringsThe Encyclopedia of Herbs, Spices, & Flavorings
Best Price: $32.15
This is a nice book. It has a fair number of spices and herbs listed, I would say the ones most...

Fondues from Around the WorldFondues from Around the World
Best Price: $1.00
I grew up thinking that fondues were just cheese, cheese, cheese, so I leapt at a book that...
Wines of the World: Your essential handbook (Eyewitness Companions)Wines of the World: Your essential handbook (Eyewitness Companions)
Best Price: $15.79
Earlier, I reviewed a book in the Eyewitness Companions series on French Wine. What better...
Belgian Ale (Classic Beer Style Ser)Belgian Ale (Classic Beer Style Ser)
Best Price: $6.85
I thought this was a fairly decent, and above-average offering, from the Classic Beer Style...
What's Cooking?: A Recipe Organizer (Personal Organizers)What's Cooking?: A Recipe Organizer (Personal Organizers)
Best Price: $12.91
This book will fit on any bookshelf. It has such a cute style, and has great pockets for...
The TVP Cookbook: Using the Quick-Cooking Meat SubstituteThe TVP Cookbook: Using the Quick-Cooking Meat Substitute
Best Price: $4.70
I have been using this book for years and have enjoyed it so mush that I ordered one for my boss...

Applied Math for Food ServiceApplied Math for Food Service
Best Price: $30.69
This author doesn't do a very good job of explaining concepts, and does not give enough...
Tea-Time at the Masters: A Collection of RecipesTea-Time at the Masters: A Collection of Recipes
Best Price: $14.95
I have worn the cover off of the first one and had to buy another one with a hard cover as this...
How to Dry Foods: 6How to Dry Foods: 6
Best Price: $6.75
Very good book with lots of ideas and will have a go with drying once the summer products arrive.
The Candida Albicans Yeast-Free Cookbook (Keats Good Health Guides)The Candida Albicans Yeast-Free Cookbook (Keats Good Health Guides)
Best Price: $6.47
I've had this book for 20 years and while I no longer have Candida and haven't for years, I...
Vinegar: The User Friendly Standard Text Reference and Guide to Appreciating, Making, and Enjoying Vinegar.Vinegar: The User Friendly Standard Text Reference and Guide to Appreciating, Making, and Enjoying Vinegar.
Best Price: $11.22
This author really knows and cares about vinegar. However, as a guide for beginners, this book...

The Whole Chile Pepper BookThe Whole Chile Pepper Book
Best Price: $16.75
Wow! These chiles are HOT! An excellent, well researched piece of work. I especially enjoyed...
The Cure is in the Kitchen: The Strict Healing Phase for the Macrobiotic DietThe Cure is in the Kitchen: The Strict Healing Phase for the Macrobiotic Diet
Best Price: $14.94
Having never read this author before, I did not know she was a macrobiotics enthusiast. I just...
Consider the OysterConsider the Oyster
Best Price: $5.56
M.F.K. Fisher wrote this conversational treatise -if that is not a contradiction in terms- about...
Macro Mellow : Recipes for Macrobiotic CookingMacro Mellow : Recipes for Macrobiotic Cooking
Best Price: $12.94
The Asian Grocery Store Demystified (Take It with You Guides)The Asian Grocery Store Demystified (Take It with You Guides)
Best Price: $6.00
No matter where you live in North America, at some time you will encounter some kind of Asian...

Linda Mccartney's Home CookingLinda Mccartney's Home Cooking
Best Price: $6.08
My daughter has recently decided on a vegetarian diet much to the chagrin of the rest of the...
The Rituals of Dinner: Visser, MargaretThe Rituals of Dinner: Visser, Margaret
Best Price: $3.79
I enjoyed this book until I came to a description of Passover (p. 35) that is entirely garbled. ...
Cooking with Children: 15 Lessons for Children, Age 7 and Up, Who Really Want to Learn to CookCooking with Children: 15 Lessons for Children, Age 7 and Up, Who Really Want to Learn to Cook
Best Price: $11.47
Unfortunately, I have to agree with previous reviewers regarding the content. Good book. ...
  
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