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Imagine if everything you needed to know to be a great home cook were contained between the covers of a single volume. There’d be new twists ... read full description

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Nov 22, 2009
Christopher rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Excellent cookbook. Highly recommended. Straight-forward recipes with a dash of personality. Member of the James Beard foundation. I look at kale in a whole new light ;)
Apr 27, 2009
Jennifer rated it: 3 of 5 stars
I borrowed it from the library.

I think this could be a cook "go-to" book for someone who needs a great reference cookbook.

I'm not gonna buy it for myself, but it might make a good gift for someone just starting to cook for themselves.
Jun 19, 2008
Megan rated it: 4 of 5 stars
For a starting Cook, this book has it all, from Meats and Fish to Grains, Breakfast to Dessert. Davis adds in extra tips, such as how long a dish will last after cooking, best ways to store it, and other ways to prepare it. I like the litte side bars that have interesting facts and notes about cooking, making it seem more personal. A great cookbook for a starter or pro.
Aug 09, 2008
Sarah marked it as to-read
Recommended by Marion Nestle in her SF Chronicle column:

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cg...
Nov 22, 2011
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Feb 10, 2011
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Jun 08, 2009
Tamela rated it: 4 of 5 stars
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Feb 24, 2009
Rebecca rated it: 3 of 5 stars