- Hardcover: 336 pages
- Publisher: Jacqui Small LLP (1 Feb 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1903221854
- ISBN-13: 978-1903221853
- Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 19.3 x 4.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 351,807 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
It's high time some enterprising writer came up with the idea of producing a guide for cooks to the great variety of implements and equipment now generally available. Christine McFadden has had the idea; and Tools for Cooks, a lavishly illustrated handbook, is the result. There are two areas in which help may be needed: knowing which tools are actually going to be the most useful; and, once that's been established, deciding on which make to buy. It's worth saying at the outset that as far as the latter category is concerned Tools for Cooks tends to opt for the top end of the market; not least because by and large, a few exceptions such as bamboo steamers aside, expensive, heavy stainless steel pans and utensils tend to take sexier photographs. And of course in most cases they really are the best (unfortunately for our wallets). Cheapskate grousing aside, this book represents a valuable idea, well-nigh flawlessly carried out. Tools are divided into functional categories, such as "Cutting, Peeling, Piercing", "Grinding, Grating and Crushing", "Frying and Grilling" and so on. Within each, the best-of-breed are illustrated and discussed, pros and cons impartially totted up. This is a book to be trusted. With the arguable exception of the tortilla press, there are no gadgets likely to elicit cries of "What on earth did you buy that for?" --Robin Davidson
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‘This superbly illustrated book will help you choose the right equipment for successful cooking…Quite a turn-on’ (The Home Show 20010217)
‘A handy source of information, with clear photography and sensible text.’ (The Times 20000430)
A thorough reference book on what does what to what…Worth investing in to find out just what few things you might really need’ (You (Daily Mail) 200009)
‘I would thoroughly recommend this book – it would make a great wedding present’ (Fiona Draper Waitrose Food Illlustrated 200007)
‘Tools for Cooks is a sublime glossary of kitchen implements…[that] I could happily pore over for hours’ (Helen Stone Inspirations 200005)
‘Covers all the utensils even the keenest cook will need’ (Homes and Gardens )
‘A handy source of information, with clear photography and sensible text.’ (The Times 20000430)
A thorough reference book on what does what to what…Worth investing in to find out just what few things you might really need’ (You (Daily Mail) 200009)
‘I would thoroughly recommend this book – it would make a great wedding present’ (Fiona Draper Waitrose Food Illlustrated 200007)
‘Tools for Cooks is a sublime glossary of kitchen implements…[that] I could happily pore over for hours’ (Helen Stone Inspirations 200005)
‘Covers all the utensils even the keenest cook will need’ (Homes and Gardens )
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Excellent book for deciding what that piece of equipment, hiding in your kitchen cupboard or drawer is used for. Nicely laid out and the recipes are a bonus.
5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
with thousands of gadgets on the catering market it is refreshing to have an explanation of how these work ! great photographic pictures throughout
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