The Prentice Hall Essentials Dictionary of Culinary Arts [Paperback]

Sarah R. Labensky (Author), Gaye G. Ingram (Author), Steven R. Labensky (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 013170463X | ISBN-13: 978-0131704633 | Publication Date: May 12, 2007 | Edition: 1

This concise version of the culinary dictionary is sized and priced to be used with other Hospitality/Culinary books. Offering over 6,000 entries, it includes authoritative yet concise definitions and a guide to accurate capitalization and phonetic pronunciation. Charts for common food additives, common food labeling terms, and selected produce varieties appear in the back and metric conversions and measurement equivalents are also included. Designed to support those in culinary arts, its definitions, line drawings, charts and tables are excellent for quick, at-a-glance reference.

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The Prentice Hall Essentials Dictionary of Culinary Arts

 

ISBN:  0-13-170463-X

 

By Steven Labensky, Gaye G. Ingram, Sarah R. Labensky 

 

This concise dictionary contains over 6000 entries covering food identification, preparation and cooking methods, nutrition, sanitation, tools and equipment, wine, beer and spirits, international foods, food chemistry, historical and cultural terms, hospitality terms and prepared dishes. 

• Authoritative yet concise entries
• Accurate use of capitalization and accent marks
• Simple, alphabetical listing for all entries, including abbreviations
• Cross-references
• Over 240 line drawings
• Easy-to-read typeface and format
• Phonetic pronunciation guides 

Plus tables of metric conversions, measurement equivalents, commonly used international terms, sugar cooking temperatures, pasta glossary, food additives, food labeling terms, produce varieties, and more! 

 

For more information about Prentice Hall Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts titles, visit: www.prenhall.com/hospitality.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1 edition (May 12, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 013170463X
• ISBN-13: 978-0131704633
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #407,328 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Cordon Bleu, June 20, 2009

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This review is from: The Prentice Hall Essentials Dictionary of Culinary Arts (Paperback)

This is a great reference book. A family friend completed his chef training at Cordon Bleu and this was a reccomended book. It's pretty comprehensive yet great for the everyday cook. I purchased one for myself and 2 for gifts. I keep mine handy and use it often. This would be a thoughtful gift for anyone with culinary interest.