Knife Skills Illustrated: A User’s Manual

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Don’t be surprised if it changes the way you cook.

Knives are the most common pieces of equipment in the kitchen, yet few cooks know the basic techniques that can allow them to carve, chop, slice, and mince effectively. Peter Hertzmann teaches you skills that encompass everything you need to do with a knife in the kitchen, whether you’re a four-star chef or an at-home beginner. This comprehensive guide fills a gaping void in culinary literature. 800 drawings
Publisher ‏ : ‎ W. W. Norton & Company
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 17, 2007
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0393061787
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0393061789
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.85 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.4 x 1 x 10.3 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #1,141,594 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,295 in Cooking, Food & Wine Reference (Books) #1,419 in Cooking Encyclopedias #7,774 in Culinary Arts & Techniques (Books)
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