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El Bulli 1994-1997 vol. 2 English Edition
1.  El Bulli 1994-1997 vol. 2 English Edition by Ferran Adria
The list author says:
  "Startlingly original with presentations that are relatively accessible - remarkable that the dishes can be so original even after almost 10 years"
Used & New from: £125.00

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El Bulli: 1998-2002
2.  El Bulli: 1998-2002 by Ferran Adria
The list author says:
  "Even more extreme than ElBulli 1994-97, but hard to get the ingredients"
Used & New from: £180.00
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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El Bulli 2003-2004
3.  El Bulli 2003-2004 by Ferran Adria
The list author says:
  "Easier to get the ingredients; more emphasis on techniques than the previous volumes - equally inspiring"
Used & New from: £145.00
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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The Big Fat Duck Cookbook
4.  The Big Fat Duck Cookbook by Heston Blumenthal
The list author says:
  "This is a big book - big ideas, big recipes and a size that makes elBulli look like a paperback; inspired and inspiring"
£97.50   Used & New from: £89.95
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

L'Encyclopédie culinaire du XXIe sičcle
5.  L'Encyclopédie culinaire du XXIe sičcle by Marc Veyrat
The list author says:
  "The application of molecular gastronomy techniques to classical French cooking; vol 1 is a personal history; vol 3 the interesting part with much use of Thermomixes; vol 2 a Baedecker of herbs"
£235.00   Used & New from: £202.00

Alinea
6.  Alinea by Grant Achatz
The list author says:
  "Dishes complex to produce; made up from multiple, but relatively simple elements; visually striking"
£43.20   Used & New from: £26.63
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Under Pressure: Cooking Sous Vide
7.  Under Pressure: Cooking Sous Vide by Thomas Keller
The list author says:
  "An exciting addition to sous vide techniques combined with the magic of Keller's recipes"
£32.50   Used & New from: £28.52
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Further Adventures in Search of Perfection
8.  Further Adventures in Search of Perfection by Heston Blumenthal
The list author says:
  "Densely complex cooking; much to learn and a whole lot more to try; thought provoking (for the serious enthusiast)"
£13.00   Used & New from: £3.00
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Essence: Recipes from Le Champignon Sauvage
9.  Essence: Recipes from Le Champignon Sauvage by David Everitt-Matthias
The list author says:
  "Slow cooking, foams and even a supplier for waterbaths - an instant molecular gastronomy 'must see'; some of the ingredients can be hard to find"
£16.25   Used & New from: £14.58
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Sous Vide Cuisine
10.  Sous Vide Cuisine by Joan Roca
The list author says:
  "For those of you with a waterbath, vacuum packing machine and a probe thermometer this is a sound reference; heavy on technique, light on recipes"
Used & New from: £90.00
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Decoding Ferran Adria DVD: Hosted by Anthony Bourdain
11.  Decoding Ferran Adria DVD: Hosted by Anthony Bourdain by Anthony Bourdain
The list author says:
  "Worth watching a few times to get the El Bulli techniques down pat"
£16.72   Used & New from: £11.35
2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Charlie Trotter's Cookbook
12.  Charlie Trotter's Cookbook by Charlie Trotter
The list author says:
  "Charlie Trotter deserves to be on this list for his dedication to perfection - it could be any of his cookbooks"
£40.80   Used & New from: £15.37
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Grand Livre De Cuisine: Alain Duccasse's Culinary Encyclopedia
13.  Grand Livre De Cuisine: Alain Duccasse's Culinary Encyclopedia by Alain Ducasse
The list author says:
  "Not obviously a molecular gastronomy tome, but the frequent references to sous vide techniques makes this a very useful addition"
Used & New from: £72.33
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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Dessert Cuisine
14.  Dessert Cuisine by Oriol Balaguer
The list author says:
  "Some very nice ideas with precise instructions; generally recipes tend to be too sweet, but can easily be adjusted"
Used & New from: £100.00
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Gusto Estetico
15.  Gusto Estetico by Fabio Tacchella
The list author says:
  "Some terrifically simple ways to present food in a new way; Parmesan crisps are a spectacular hit"
Used & New from: £50.00

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Cocktail Cuisine
16.  Cocktail Cuisine by Toni Botella
The list author says:
  "Some great ideas on presentation; a bit more manipulated than Tacchella's Gusto Estetico"
£62.00   Used & New from: £55.00

The Cook's Book: Step-by-step techniques & recipes for success every time from the world's top chefs, including Marcus Wareing, Shaun Hill, Ken Hom & ... Shaun Hill, Ken Hom and Charlie Trotter
17.  The Cook's Book: Step-by-step techniques & recipes for success every time from the world's top chefs, including Marcus Wareing, Shaun Hill, Ken Hom & ... Shaun Hill, Ken Hom and Charlie Trotter by Marcus Wareing
The list author says:
  "Think of this as a crammer for foams - Ferran Adria has a chapter (the rest of the book is OK, but...)"
£22.75   Used & New from: £4.29
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

A Day at ElBulli: An insight into the ideas, methods and creativity of Ferran Adrią
18.  A Day at ElBulli: An insight into the ideas, methods and creativity of Ferran Adrią by Ferran Adria
The list author says:
  "Lots of pictures; more interesting as a source in English for many of the more recent recipes; affordable"
Used & New from: £35.00
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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Goūt Alors! "Lekker..." (London, UK)
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Last updated: 16/11/2008
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