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jaklumen
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response 70 of 85:
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May 2 09:01 UTC 2002 |
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jaklumen
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response 71 of 85:
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May 2 09:03 UTC 2002 |
_Dad's Own Cook Book_ is another great cookbook primer. Sadly, it
came to us from my own father. He really can't cook to save his life--
he only does a few dishes like spaghetti and such. Mom bought it in
hopes he'd learn more, but it didn't work, apparently.
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keesan
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response 72 of 85:
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May 2 14:43 UTC 2002 |
Thanks for the info on the three editions. I have not seen 3.
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orinoco
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response 73 of 85:
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May 3 19:47 UTC 2002 |
I think I've only got the second edition as well, and I didn't get mine that
long ago. Interesting. I'll have to take another look at it when I get home.
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jaklumen
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response 74 of 85:
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May 5 11:00 UTC 2002 |
Hmmm, the 3rd ed. was very, very recent. I've seen it, but didn't
take the good time to read through it. It belonged to the friend of
mine.
I think most people refer to 2nd ed.
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jmsaul
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response 75 of 85:
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Jul 16 15:29 UTC 2002 |
The 3rd edition isn't anywhere near as cool as the earlier ones. I'd avoid
it.
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orinoco
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response 76 of 85:
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Jul 16 18:29 UTC 2002 |
What don't you like about it? I still haven't seen a copy.
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jmsaul
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response 77 of 85:
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Jul 16 18:41 UTC 2002 |
It isn't as quirky, and it focuses on modern trends. They've taken out (or
modified for the low fat, high carb crowd) a lot of the classic recipes,
supposedly, as well as some of the obscure stuff -- stuff I'll probably never
use, like how to prepare a grouse, but that I'd be glad I have somewhere if
it ever comes up. I've only glanced at it, but the reviews I've read are
pretty universally negative when compared to the original.
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jmsaul
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response 78 of 85:
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Jul 16 18:50 UTC 2002 |
I just checked it out on Amazon -- it's got its supporters, too. You might
look at the reviews.
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jaklumen
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response 79 of 85:
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Jul 17 01:34 UTC 2002 |
From what my friend told me, 3rd ed. assumes you know nothing about
cooking and gets very elaborate from there. He recommended 2nd ed.
just because of that-- if you can follow a recipe, it will have most of
what you need.
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jmsaul
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response 80 of 85:
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Jul 17 02:47 UTC 2002 |
The reviews on Amazon are pretty interesting. It really sounds like the 3rd
ed. isn't a substitute for the 2nd, but it's a good supplement.
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jaklumen
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response 81 of 85:
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Jul 17 05:35 UTC 2002 |
That may well be.
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orinoco
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response 82 of 85:
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Jul 19 03:28 UTC 2002 |
I'm definitely a big fan of the obscure game recipes in the 2nd ed. It's
always good to know that I remember how to cook beaver tail properly. But
realistically, I don't think I'll ever need to know that.
But I do like the focus in the 2nd ed. on "ordinary" recipes. I can find out
all I need to know about trendy ingredients or exotic food from magazines and
whatnot.
Now I'm really curious.
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jmsaul
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response 83 of 85:
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Jul 19 15:31 UTC 2002 |
That's kind of my feeling. It sounds like they added a lot of trendy stuff
at the expense of depth on the classic material. I certainly don't mind
recipes for Thai or Mexican food -- but when I want them, I'd prefer to go
to a specialist cookbook that will have the depth I want on those specific
cuisines. I wouldn't go to Joy of Cooking for that.
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gelinas
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response 84 of 85:
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Nov 24 01:08 UTC 2002 |
Yesterday, I got _The_Magic_of_Fire_, even though I don't have a fireplace,
after hearing about it on "The Splendid Table" on WUOM a few weeks back.
I don't know when I'll get to try the recipes, so far it's been fun to read.
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jaklumen
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response 85 of 85:
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Aug 2 11:00 UTC 2005 |
mentioned somewhat in another item, thinking about buying a Frugal
Gourmet cookbook, but not sure which one?
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