Food Lover's Companion

How many times have you started reading a new recipe and saw a term that you did not recognize?  Or maybe a piece of kitchen equipment you never heard of?  Several years ago, I purchased a food reference guide from my local book store called "Food Lover's Companion".  When I got home, I started reading it like a novel.  I couldn't put it down!   

There are thousands of terms and descriptions all related to food in this book. If you claim to be a genuine "foodie" then this book should be in your collection.  Learn that the famous dessert "Pavlova" was named after the Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova, and consists of a crisp meringue base topped with whipped cream and fruit.  You can brag to your friends that "besan" is a pale yellow flour made from chickpeas.  

This reference guide makes a great gift if you know someone who loves to cook and bake.  You will refer to it often, and you may even learn something you never knew!

Happy reading,

Pam