Id be interested to know more about the original and slightly updated versions if anyone has a true 1938 copy. Larousse gastronomique is rich with classic and classictobe recipes, new ingredients, new terms and techniques, as well as explanations of current food legislation, labeling, and technology. Larousse gastronomique cookbook 1961 cookbook village. Larousse gastronomique cookbook 1961 one of the largest vintage recipe books in our store, larousse gastronomique cookbook is a french classic with over 8,500 recipes and 1,000 illustrations. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition.
The majority of the book is about french cuisine, and contains recipes for french dishes and cooking techniques. Larousse gastronomique is often cited as the best resource for culinary information. Browse and save recipes from larousse gastronomique to your own online collection at. The culinary landscape has changed dramatically in. Larousse gastronomique is the world s classic culinary reference book.
The worlds greatest culinary encyclopedia, completely revised and updated. Since its first publication in 1938, larousse gastronomique has been an unparalleled resource. The worlds greatest cookery encyclopedia rev ed by montagne, prosper isbn. A beautiful cookbook, with many fullcolor illustrations, lovely line drawings, and historical prints. If a chef were allowed only one book, this would have to be it. Oct 16, 2017 larousse gastronomique is kenjis goto resource for french cooking, brimming with technical terms and tips. It is basically a photographic version of the larousse gastronomique, i particularly like the way this book describes what various ingredients taste like, allowing you to easily add and combine more unusual ingredients into your cooking. Oct 02, 2001 larousse gastronomique hardcover october 2, 2001. First published in 1938 and last revised in 1988, larousse gastronomique one of the culinary worlds most familiar reference sources has been updated again with a sleek, stylish look for a new generation of cooks. Larousse gastronomique has been the foremost resource of culinary knowledge since its initial publication in 1938. Slightly clunky translation of a book thats stuffy, oldfashioned, and very very french. Since its original publication in 1938, larousse gastronomique has withstood the test of time and trend to remain the worlds most authoritative culinary reference book. May 26, 2009 so ive been very kindly given a copy of the original 1938 french edition of larousse gastronomique, except that it seems to have been updated in 194748 which i cant find documented anywhere. Larousse gastronomique is a companion to the kitchen and certainly not a replacement for a cookbook, as the recipes are there more for inspiration than direct instruction.
The larousse gastronomique is not called the worlds greatest culinary encyclopedia for nothing. Best of all, they are entirely free to find, use and download, so there is no cost or stress at all. If youre looking for basic information, youd probably be. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. Here it is brought up to date for 2009 in an attractive edition containing over 900 new colour and black and white photographs. Larousse gastronomique by montagne, prosper 1988 hardcover by montagu, prosper. Larousse gastronomique by prosper montagne librarything. Larousse gastronomique 2001 hardback edition in its box authorprosper montagne countryfrance languagefrench subjectculinary arts genrereference publishereditions larousse publication date 1938 media typebook pages1087 larousse gastronomique is an encyclopedia of gastronomy. The first american edition may 3, 2011 in uncategorized this is the 1961 version of the internationally famous bible of cooking, an extremely large and heavy encyclopediatype book with 8,500 recipes, 1,000 illustrations, and has been heralded as the prime reference book of chefs for decades.
This cooking classic showcases frances finest cuisine and is considered to be a world authority and internationally acclaimed cooking bible. I cannot find some of the recipes that are in the eyb index anywhere in the book. If youre looking for basic information, youd probably be better suited with another guide. New larousse gastronomique bok 9780600620426 bokus. Julia child once wrote, if i were allowed only one reference book in my library, larousse gastronomique would be it, without question. The society is a 501c3 notforprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of the culinary arts. Larousse gastronomique recipe collection by larousse. Larousse gastronomique book by larousse thriftbooks. Try these recipes from the larousse gastronomique recipe. Larousse is known and loved for its authoritative and comprehensive collection of recipes. The recipes in it are mostly illustrations of how techniques and food are used, rather than formulas meant to be followed.
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Long revered for its encyclopedic entries on everything from cooking techniques, ingredients, and recipes to equipment, food histories, and culinary biographies, it is the one book every professional chef and avid home cook must have on his or her kitchen shelf. If you want a compendium of recipes, larousse is a waste of money. This vintage 1972 printing has some beautiful color and bw plates. Larousse gastronomique cookbook french 1972 one of the top french recipe books, larousse gastronomique cookbook is a comprehensive resource with over 8,500 recipes in all. In one volume, it presents the history of foods, eating, and restaurants.
We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Jan 01, 1976 larousse gastronomique is often cited as the best resource for culinary information. Jun 16, 2011 larousse gastronomique, the worlds classic culinary reference book, is known for its authoritative and comprehensive collection of recipes. The committees president is worldrenowned chef and author jol robuchon. The chef prosper montagn e s larousse gastronomique was first published in france in 1938.
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