On Sat, 14 Feb 2015 00:27:33 -0800, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

>
> "Glutton" > wrote in message
> news:2015021317184446300-nospam@thanksorg...
> > So you have someone who knows a fair amount about cooking, mostly for
> > themselves, and they want to know more. They need more basic techniques
> > and ways to apply them.
> >
> > What ONE cookbook would you recommend to help them get to the next level?
>
> I suppose it would depend on what type of cuisine they prefer. I got one by
> Rick Bayless. But I like Mexican food.

Who knows what he's talking about? Every cookbook mentioned is just a
cookbook. If he wants techniques, then he should get one on
techniques. I have this one
http://www.amazon.com/La-Methode-Ill...M1EAW2XHWYC5PZ
but there are others like
http://www.amazon.com/La-Technique-I.../dp/0812906101
and
http://www.amazon.com/Jacques-P%C3%A...MA9207NH95ZJZG

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