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- Publisher: Librarie Larousse (1938)
- Language French
- ASIN: B001PE5ZVE
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
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43 of 44 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The essential book for any versatile kitchen is heavy to handle but is worth its weight in caviar, truffles and whatnot. Although you can't quite slip it in a pocket to help decipher cryptic menus when on the road (even the Concise edition is a bit too big for that), it comes into form in the kitchen as an accessible authoritative text on French cooking (and a few others to a certain extent). The encyclopędic nature of the book, with comprehensive descriptions of produce and dishes alike serve as an inexhaustible source of ideas as well as the settler of many a bet for those in such a way inclined.
The photography is excellent, sober and descriptive without dominating and the articles factual and to the point. Although it also includes a large number of recipes it should primarily be considered an encyclopędia rather than cookbook.
- If you have only got room for one book in your kitchen, this should be the one.
The photography is excellent, sober and descriptive without dominating and the articles factual and to the point. Although it also includes a large number of recipes it should primarily be considered an encyclopędia rather than cookbook.
- If you have only got room for one book in your kitchen, this should be the one.
62 of 64 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have been using this all time great cookery book, written for serious cooks, for more than 30 years. I hope the updated version has all the information I have found in my old one and more.
This book is organised alphabetically and contains excellent french recipes for every food you can think of. One of my favourite sections is the hors d'oeuvres - this book taught me to add variety and to mix and match, for example marinaded mushrooms, artichokes in vinaigrette,frog's legs a la greque. I recommend the section on presentation. Another favourite section is the one on lobster. There are 31 separate recipes for this lovely shell fish, with clear photos showing you how to cut it up for Lobster a la Americaine.
I would recommend this book for every kitchen if you are entertaining or even if you want to provide your family with a really well thought through french style meal.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
So, you're in the kitchen planning (or heaven help you if you're mid way through cooking for) a dinner party and you look at the Celeb Chef's guidance and ask to the heavens "what is he on about". This is where Larousse comes in. This is not a cookery book by itself, it is a manual to food and drink of a kind that has no competitor. You need to know what an obscure ingredient is, and what you can replace it with if you can't trace it? Look in Larousse. You've got one of those complicated Rick Stein books and he's telling you prepare your vegetables à la Ménagère, and after you've scratched your head for a bit, you reach for Larousse and there you are. This book is amazing, but will not go into the finer details of all food stuffs as this is not what it's for, and there are loads of books on the market place on subjects such as soya and the like.
OK, so there have been some mixed reports on this book with some good and some bad. Take it for what it is; it's an encyclopedia after all, and should be THE standard book for any gastronome. Complaining about lack of in-depth knowledge on one food type, or lack of complex recipes is the same as grumbling about the Encyclopedia Britannica for not having enough of a story line or having an accurate description of the inner workings of a Ford Mondeo! Use it, embrace it, and live by it. Amen.
OK, so there have been some mixed reports on this book with some good and some bad. Take it for what it is; it's an encyclopedia after all, and should be THE standard book for any gastronome. Complaining about lack of in-depth knowledge on one food type, or lack of complex recipes is the same as grumbling about the Encyclopedia Britannica for not having enough of a story line or having an accurate description of the inner workings of a Ford Mondeo! Use it, embrace it, and live by it. Amen.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
the ultimate cook's assistant
I saw this book in France, but could not afford it - I was thrilled to find that I could have a cheaper copy. Read more
Published 7 months ago by B. E. Myerscough
The all time classic - An absolute must for anyone serious about food
This is an absolute must have book for anyone serious about food or cooking. It is the classic reference that explains foods, techniques, regions and contains a recipe for pretty... Read more
Published on 13 April 2009 by S. Girvan
My Bible
I confess that my copy of this book did not come from Amazon. It came from my auntie. Updated versions have nice pictures and this edition looks great. Read more
Published on 12 Feb 2009 by Happy Rabbit
Larousse Gastronomique
I have been using this volume for years; I bought it as a Christmas present so that years of French culinary tips and recipes might be passed on. It is an excellent volume.
Published on 7 Feb 2009 by Canonistic
Wealth
of information and an absolute bargain one gets out of this 1350 page volume. Even better were it printed and bound somewhere in Europe!
Published on 5 Feb 2009 by Amateur Cook
Excellent reference materials for French cuisine and other European,...
I have no doubt members of the editorial committee that oversaw this revision (2001) are talented people and some of the best in the culinary scene in France. Read more
Published on 6 Sep 2008 by Reader A
A feast of a book!
This is a gorgeous book - an absolute joy - and I wish I'd bought it years ago. (The price had always put me off but as far as I am concerned now, it is an investment - and had I... Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2008 by Dizzy Gwen
Excellent and comprehensive when it wants to be
Portrayed by some, including somewhat understandably the publishers, as 'the world's greatest cookery encyclopedia' this is a book which can justifiably try to claim that title. Read more
Published on 7 Dec 2007 by J. Brand
mammoth
the larousse gastronomique is a mammoth encyclopedia, and it makes fascinating reading and drooling. Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2007 by Hambletta-Maud
Big and broad, but incomplete
Yes, the compilers know their stuff - most of the way - but this tome still does not acknowledge the development of Soya foods. The Soya bean is there, but that's it. Read more
Published on 30 Oct 2007 by Ms. Felicia Davis-burden
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