jacqui{JB}" writes:

>"Seymour Man" wrote in message
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>> I am getting serious about my cooking. One
>> thing I would like to have is some sort of
>> professional techniques book. It doesnt have
>> to have to have recipes just techniques.
>>
>> Right now the book i use the most is Joy
>> of Cooking, but would like something more
>> advanced.
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>
>There are lots and lots of choices out there; each book brings a
>slightly different perspective. Here's a sample of what I've got on
>my shelves (this comes from an admitted cookbook slut, with around
>1500 cookbooks in my collection):

And no recommendation of Pepin's La Technique?

shame, shame . . .

<g>

Marc