The paper cone is one of the most basic tools of the pâstissier. This book is a complete course in the art of using the paper cone.

Belinda Jeffery loves food, loves to cook and loves to eat. For years, she inspired audiences as cooking presenter for the television show Better Homes and Gardens. Now she has collected her very favourite tried-and-true recipes in the book her fans have been clamouring for. From the 'Simplest and Best Sticky Chicken Wings' to luscious 'Mango and Mascarpone Cake', Belinda's recipes will leave your mouth watering and your family and friends wanting more.

In today's market, a large percentage of food consumed is eaten or purchased away from home which has created an increasing demand for healthful options across all segments of the food industry. Now, more than ever, your customers realize that diet plays an important role in maintaining good health. The completely revised, second edition of Culinary Nutrition for Food Professionals gives you all of the information you need to balance taste and health while maintaining your unique niche in today's competitive marketplace. This book is oriented toward nutrition applications to foodservice including: * food science and nutrition science * current dietary recommendations * new food labeling regulations * product selection * menu planning for specific clientele and operational segments * recipe development, nutrition analysis, and cooking techniques * merchandising healthful options in the menu mix * staff training * agricultural, industry and current food safety issues * marketing In addition, a one-of-a-kind chapter addresses fitness and diet needs for food professionals. It is designed as a guide for maintaining peak productivity at the work site. Culinary Nutrition for Food Professionals is recommended by the Educational Institute of the American Culinary Federation and has been endorsed by educators and other food professionals as a key textbook for both culinary and hospitality management programs. In addition, the book is a vital and current reference for foodservice managers, chefs, caterers, food product developers and retailers, restaurateurs, food writers, and health professionals. It is also a practical reference for individuals who wish to learn the professional approach to cooking for taste and health. Food professionals and educators are saying this about the revised second edition of Culinary Nutrition for Food Professionals: "This book will certainly be useful to all of us. " -Julia Child, Cambridge, MA (From the Foreword) "This book should be part of any professional chef's library. [+]

When Harold McGee's On Food and Cooking was published in 1984, it proved to be one of the sleepers of the year, eventually going through eight hardcover printings. It was hailed as a minor masterpiece" and reviewers around the world prasied McGee for writing the first book for the home cook that translated into plain English what scientist had discovered about our foods. Like why chefs beat eggs whites in copper bowls and why onions make us cry. ".

The only professional seafood reference book available anywhere, The Seafood Handbook contains over 100 species of finfish and shellfish from around the globe. It offers details on sourcing, cooking, nutrition, product forms and seasonal availability for each species and is formatted to be a quick and easy-to-use reference tool.