Cooks' Tools: The Complete Manual of Kitchen Implements and How to Use Them

As a long time collector of all things kitchen, I inherited a brand new rotary whisk of an unknown date, but definitely seemed to be a collector's item. I decided to let it live in a drawer with the rest of the kitchen items, thinking it would definitely be lonely all in its original box. I mean, kitchen tools were meant to live out their lives whipping up delicious food. I did so love finding pictures of a "molinillos" on page 135 and didn't even know there was an asparagus peeler. While there are no recipes, there are instructions for assembling various dishes like a Black Forest Cake. You can even learn how to chop lettuce. Who does that? Ok, there is such a thing as a chopped salad. Anyway, you should chop it with a "plastic" knife instead to prevent browning. I rather like using it to shred the lettuce for sandwich displays. So, you can learn a bit about actual cooking, while seeing the items in use. The "How Knives are Forged" is well worth the price of the book. Information is included on: Knives, Scissors & Shears, Other Cutting Tools - peelers, mushroom fluter and such, Pounding, Pressing and Pureeing Tools, Crackers and Crushers, Meat Grinders, Grinders & Mills, Boards, Rolling Pins, Piercing Tools, Pastry Brushes, Spoons, Whisks & Beaters, Separators & Homogenizers, Sifters, Strainers, Shakers and Spinners, Food Mixers and Food Processors, Bowls, Cake, Bread and Pastry Tins, Molds & Presses, Casseroles & Baking Pots, Soufflé Dishes, Gratin Pans, Roasting Pans, Saucepans, Frying Pans, Sauteuses & Deep Fryers, Grills & Griddles, Barbecues, Smokers, Fondues, Toasters, Warmers & Coolers, Racks, Trivets and Diffusers, Cake Decorating Equipment, Papers, Plastics, Foil, String and Cloths, Teapots and Kettles, Coffee Makers & Jugs, Wine Making & Brewing Equipment, Glasses, Yogurt, Ice Cream & Drink Makers, Measuring Equipment and Storage. If you love to cook, you will find this entertaining. Probably will cuddle up in bed with the book on a Saturday night because your best online friend is busy doing who knows what. Probably something more delicious than cooking! Back to listening to Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason. New Cookbooks I love: Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Cooking Idiot's Guide to 20-Minute Meals ~The Rebecca Review

My late husband said that every technician needs good tools. My hobby is cooking and good tools are as much a part of the meal preparation as the ingredients or the techniques. I loved this little book when I read it 10 or more years ago and vowed to buy it someday. Some very unusual tools are listed. There are many pencil drawings as well. For the food lover, it is one more little piece of fun.

Many times in the past 10 years I have read this book, a combination of some recipes and lots of line drawings of kitchen tools.