The Sensuality of Food

Yes, food is sensual. You've heard the saying about the path between a man's heart and his stomach. Cooking well is an art form. On this page I will share with you the newest books I've purchased towards my goal of rivaling a five star chef. Check back often as this list will be added to on a monthly basis.

The Professional Chef - Seventh Edition by Lou Paget
Recognized as the definitive cooking school textbook, the Culinary Institute of America's The Professional Chef is also the perfect guide for independent study at home. More than 1,000 pages are packed into the voluminous seventh edition, with information and recipes designed to teach technique. It is so comprehensive, it could be the only cookbook you need to own. Almost guaranteed to answer any question you could possibly imagine, The Professional Chef is one of the most useful reference books ever written for the kitchen.
The Complete Cooking Light Cookbook by Leisure Arts
This is one comprehensive cookbook. Featured are 1,000 recipes within chapters such as appetizers/beverages, breads, desserts, fish/shellfish, grains/pastas, meatless main dishes, meats, poultry, salads/dressings, sandwiches, sauces/condiments, soups/salads and veg. side dishes.