The Sport of Cooking: A Gourmet Guide to Rookies [Paperback]

Paul B. Abrams (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2000

For "rookies" who like gourmet meals but have never had a turn at bat--this delightful little cookbook makes basic cooking skills as much fun as playing any game.

American food has become a phenomenon because our cultural diversity gives us an unrivaled variety of ethnic foods. While we are pros at finding choice restaurants, many of us are "rookies" when it comes to cooking and all our friends are now gourmets. Never fear, in this delightful little cookbook for "rookies," former amateaur baseball player and sportswriter Paul Abrams makes basic cooking skills as much fun as running arond the bases. Using the terminology of sports, he ofers easy-to-prepare gourmet recipes that will add variety and excitement to any cook's table, no matter how inexperienced or seasoned the chef. From appetizers to desserts--recipes are easy-to-follow, and every ingredient can be readily found in the local supermarket. menus, wine selections, and a special glossary of the cooking terms will help you sound and cook like a pro, while the "Coach's Corner" gives you quick and explicittips for preparation and serving.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“No fancy tools or ingredients, directions explained clearly.” -- Los Angeles Times

“avoids the stereotype of the kitchenophobic male . . .” -- Pittsburgh Post Gazette

About the Author

Paul B. Abrams has owned a New York-based French and Italian food importing company and a Washingtin, DC catering business. He has completed cooking courses in London at Cordon Bleu and Leith Cookery School, in France at the Michelin three-star restaurant Le Moulin de Mourgins; has studied with Marcella Hazan at the Hotel Cipriani in Venice, and in Washington, DC at L'Academie de Cuisine. He lives in Washington, DC.

Product Details

• Paperback: 132 pages
• Publisher: Capital Books (June 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1892123215
• ISBN-13: 978-1892123213
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,107,819 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Success!, May 30, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Sport of Cooking: A Gourmet Guide to Rookies (Paperback)

This is a great cookbook! I needed something to make something quick and impressive for my parents, and this was perfect. My only gripe is a dearth of vegetarian recipes, but for non-vegetarians, this is a perfect beginner cookbook. I'm getting one for my brother for his graduation present--and probably will keep buying it for all the people I know who are just starting out on their own.

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to Read, Easy to Cook - and Delicious Too!, October 3, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Sport of Cooking: A Gourmet Guide to Rookies (Paperback)

What a wonderful cookbook (especially for husbands and boyfriends that want to impress you with a home-made dinner). The connection to sports makes the recipes fun. Not only are they easy to prepare, but they are delicious! I recently went to a party where the host prepared several foods from the cookbook. Not only did he have the time to enjoy the party because he wasn't slaving away in the kitchen, but the food was simply wonderful. I recommend it to everyone!