I was reading Julia Child's autobiography, and she mentioned that she loved the book Gastronomie Pratique by Ali-Bab. It's apparently a classic compendium of French cooking recipes and techniques. Does anybody have a particular translation they recommend?
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There is apparently an english version however there are whole sections missing and it is poorly translated. You are far better off going with a different book or if you have the time taking up french. The Book I went with was Larousse Gastronomique which has been endorsed by Heston Blumenthal and Gordon Ramsay.
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Thanks. I've been eyeing this one, and I think I'll get it. – technowizard12 Apr 18 '11 at 02:32
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There doesn't seem to have been an english translation of this book. Info here on all editions.
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I know that there are a few. For instance, McGraw Hill published a translation by Elizabeth Beston a while back. – technowizard12 Mar 26 '11 at 20:00
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http://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-Practical-Gastronomy-Ali-Bab/dp/0070010625/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1301249285&sr=8-1 – technowizard12 Mar 27 '11 at 18:08