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

Culinary Institute Of America

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ISBN 10: 0470080264 ISBN 13: 9780470080269

Casa editrice: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2008

Riassunto

The experts from The Culinary Institute of America furnish an essential reference for aspiring cooks that identifies and describes essential kitchen tools, equipment, and gadgets, accompanied by thorough guidelines on how to use them effectively, with helpful advice from real-world chefs on how to select, properly use, and care for knives and other items. Original.

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Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is anindependent, not-for-profit college offering bachelor's andassociate degrees in culinary arts and baking and pastry arts, aswell as certificate programs in culinary arts and wine and beveragestudies. A network of more than 45,000 alumni has helped the CIAearn its reputation as the world's premier culinary college.The CIA, which also offers courses for professionals and foodenthusiasts, as well as consulting services for the foodservice andhospitality industry, has campuses in Hyde Park, New York; St. Helena, California; San Antonio, Texas; and Singapore.

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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

Founded in 1946, THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA is an independent, not-for-profit college offering bachelor's and associate degrees in culinary arts and baking and pastry arts. A network of more than 37,000 alumni in foodservice and hospitality has helped the CIA earn its reputation as the world's premier culinary college. Courses for foodservice professionals and food enthusiasts are offered at the college's main campus in Hyde Park, New York, and at The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, in St. Helena, California. Greystone also offers baking and pastry, accelerated culinary arts, and wine certifications.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0470080264
• ISBN 13: 9780470080269
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 170
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile