Kitchen Confidant - An Indispensable Guide for the Baker Drinker and Cook

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Summary

The go-to adulting book for food and beverages—from pasta shapes, to beer styles, to basic knife techniques, and much, much more. 
 
This handy reference is the perfect partner for anyone who loves to bake, cook, or whip up a cocktail. Armed with the wealth of helpful reference material in this invaluable guide—including weight-to-volume conversions, the basics of stocking a baker’s tool kit, tips on where to store things in the fridge, and more—home cooks will learn to be more confident, competent, and efficient in the kitchen. Featuring separate sections for baking, drinking, and cooking, this is a must-have resource for both seasoned chefs and new cooks.

Available since: 02/27/2018.

Print length: 113 pages.

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