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In the Hands of a Chef: The Professional Chef's Guide to Essential Kitchen Tools

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PB :
176 Pages
Publisher:
John Wiley & Sons
Pub. Date:
Dec 26, 2007
Photos:
Color Photographs
Our Part #:
340250
ISBN-10:
0470080264
ISBN-13:
9780470080269

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Sharpen Your Knife Skills and Hone Your Knowledge of Kitchen Tools!

A precise carrot julienne… A perfect basil chiffonade… A neatly quartered chicken… Proficiency with knives and other kitchen tools is essential if you want to perfect your culinary artistry. Written by the experts at The Culinary Institute of America, this indispensable guide delivers all the information you need to assemble a knife kit, build your knife skills, and use a wide range of additional tools, from peelers and pitters to Parisienne scoops and pastry bags.

Featuring instructional photographs throughout plus insights and tips from top professional chefs, In the Hands of a Chef provides:

  • A complete guide to culinary knives Comprehensive instructions for knife sharpening
  • Guidance on using specialty knives and cutting tools
  • Detailed cutting techniques for a variety of ingredients
  • Advice on tools for measuring, baking, and mixing
  • Equipment sources as well as checklists for knives and tools
  • "This comprehensive overview of techniques associated with knives and other key kitchen tools truly benefits those concerned with preparing food safely and efficiently… In the Hands of a Chef is an impressive guide, as important as the tools themselves."—Richard Von Husen, co-owner of Warren Kitchen & Cutlery

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