What does this mean?Pros & Cons
Pros
James peterson's splendid soups is a must-have cookbook for the soup connoisseur. This splendid soup recipe calls for 3 ingredients that most people do not have in their dried shiitakes, dried tree ears/black *; and dried lily buds. This recipe is a g... Read More
The contents are well-ordered and the recipes doable. I also like the binding and craftsmanship of the book. The recipes are loose, but if you read the opening chapters you will not need absolute precision.
This book literally spans the world! All different cultures and flavors. The recipes are outstanding! The use of these, plus a lot of white pepper, is what makes it authentic.
Cons
The illustrations are few and the directions are poor. Disappointed there was not many pictures.
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Quality
Came in as described no major issues or problems with the quality
Mr peterson includes alternate finishes as well as ideas on what to do with the leftovers
3 proteins were listed as options along with the tofu we used the chicken but its nice to have a choice
I have been reading some of the other reviews and i am somewhat amazed
Packaging/appearance
But after reading the first 2 chapters of the book and perusing through the recepies this book changed my life
Competitiveness
From classics to ethnic includes many valuble tips that apply to all cooking including stocks broths shopping tips and presenta... Read More
Bought this on a recommendation of a marriott executive chef
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Many of the soups are very downtoearth try the wonderful french onion p
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I do like the recipes in the book but more often his techniques are being applied to other recipes vastly improved by my new ability to make a good stock
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I have been reading some of the other reviews and i am somewhat amazed
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I guess the net of all of these remarks is that this book is not a stepbystep for beginners
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It assumes you know something about cooking
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It does not give exact instructions
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She made broccoli coup from this book and gave it rave reviews
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