The Physiology of Taste: Or, Meditations on Transcendental Gastronomy


Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin - 1825
    Brillat-Savarin (1783-1833) made famous the aphorism, "Tell me what you eat, and I'll tell you who you are." He believed that food defines a nation.

Sauces: Classical and Contemporary Sauce Making


James Peterson - 1991
    This revised and updated edition on sauces includes a 32-page insert with 100 colour photographs, new chapters on Asian sauces and pasta sauces, a section on wine and sauce pairing, and expanded sections on lighter, healthier sauces, such as infused oils and chutneys.

Jelly Shot Test Kitchen: Jell-ing Classic Cocktails-One Drink at a Time


Michelle Palm - 2011
    Armed with only a saucepan, a cake pan, and a sharp knife (and ingredients!), readers can be well on their way to a gorgeous batch of Jelly Shots.