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101 Things I Learned in Culinary School

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Essential wisdom from the culinary classroom distilled into bite-sized lessons. This book captures the fundamental techniques, ingredient knowledge, and kitchen philosophy that professional chefs rely on every day. Perfect for aspiring cooks, home enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the art and science behind great food. Learn what culinary students discover through years of training—now accessible in one inspiring guide.

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101 Things I Learned in Culinary School

Author

Louis Eguaras, Matthew Frederick

Publisher

Crown Publishing Group

Format

Hardcover

Pages

216

Size

7.25 x 5.25 x 1 Inches

ISBN

978-1524761943

About the author

Louis Eguarasis department chair at the Culinary Arts Institute at Los Angeles Mission College, Chef Instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education, and a former White House chef. He has cooked for two U.S. Presidents and numerous dignitaries and celebrities, including Nelson Mandela, Tom Hanks, Anthony Hopkins, and the Rolling Stones. He lives with his wife in Newport Beach, California.

Matthew Frederick is an architect, urban designer, instructor of design and writing, and the creator of the acclaimed 101 Things I Learned® series. He lives in New York's Hudson Valley.

Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 3 reviews)

Jason ★★★★★

I've been cooking the same ten meals for years, and the short lessons on sauce ratios and knife angles finally got me out of that rut. Each entry takes about a minute to read, so I keep it on the counter and flip through a few while dinner simmers.

Ruby ★★★★★

As a home cook who's never set foot in

Elizabeth C. ★★★★★

The bite-sized lessons make it perfect for flipping through while waiting for water to boil. I’ve already picked up a few fundamental techniques that changed how I prep vegetables, and the kitchen philosophy sections are surprisingly inspiring. Exactly what I needed as a home cook.