Notes on Cooking

(book, Lauren Braun Costello & Russell Reich)

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h4. From the publisher

Notes on Cooking is an essential primer that can help anyone become a better cook — without a single recipe. The book's 217 notes deliver the indispensable culinary truths, the highest standards of conduct, and the timeless gems of cooking wisdom that have been taught and passed down by top chefs for generations. Here is what every cook needs to know, beyond the recipe. In assertive, no-nonsense language, the notes provide explanatory commentary, helpful examples, and rare quotes from great chefs.