Hiya,

I was hoping to get some advice from you folks.

What I want is not a recipe book. I want a book that teaches cooking technique and cooking principles.

If somebody studies to be a chef, what kind of set texts would they be required to read? That's the kind of book I'm interested in reading.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

If you are interested in learning techniques there are cookbooks that do show pics of them. Also - there are plenty of videos on line you can watch. Search out books at the library, look for CD's, etc. Try signing up for cooking classes at your local co-op or adult education center.

Thanks for your thoughtful and generous advice.

I can't help feeling that my query remains unanswered. I was hoping somebody would recommend a text to me.

Any suggestions?

After being in the business for 40+ years and owning 200 or so cookbooks, I find the one I refer to on a regular basis is The New Professional Chef from the Culinary Institute of America.
If is big, heavy and expensive. Check on amazon.com for a possible used copy. Check it out, I think Kevin will recommend it too.
Nan

Be sure to type in full title, including the word"New". Also scroll down and check out reviews.

Also check out Julia Child's The Way to Cook and the Silver Palate books,
Nan