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In the Hands of a Chef: The Professional Chef's Guide to Essential Kitchen Tools (Culinary Institute of America) | 
| Author: The Culinary Institute Of America (cia)
Publisher: Wiley
Category: Book
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Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 21461
Media: Paperback
Pages: 176
Number Of Items: 1
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Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 7.9 x 0.5
ISBN: 0470080264
Dewey Decimal Number: 643.3
EAN: 9780470080269
ASIN: 0470080264
Publication Date: December 26, 2007
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Product Description
Sharpen Your Knife Skills and Hone Your Knowledge of Kitchen Tools
A precise carrot julienne . . . A perfect basil chiffonade . . . A neatly quartered chicken . . . Proficiency with knives and other kitchen tools is essential if you want to perfect your culinary artistry. Written by the experts at The Culinary Institute of America, this indispensable guide delivers all the information you need to assemble a knife kit, build your knife skills, and use a wide range of additional tools, from peelers and pitters to Parisienne scoops and pastry bags. Featuring instructional photographs throughout plus insights and tips from top professional chefs, In the Hands of a Chef provides:
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A complete guide to culinary knives
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Comprehensive instructions for knife sharpening
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Guidance on using specialty knives and cutting tools
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Detailed cutting techniques for a variety of ingredients
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Advice on tools for measuring, baking, and mixing
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Equipment sources as well as checklists for knives and tools
"This comprehensive overview of techniques associated with knives and other key kitchen tools truly benefits those concerned with preparing food safely and efficiently. . . . In the Hands of a Chef is an impressive guide, as important as the tools themselves."
-Richard Von Husen, co-owner of Warren Kitchen & Cutlery
Founded in 1946, THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA is an independent, not-for-profit college offering bachelor's and associate degrees in culinary arts and baking and pastry arts. A network of more than 37,000 alumni in foodservice and hospitality has helped the CIA earn its reputation as the world's premier culinary college. Courses for foodservice professionals and food enthusiasts are offered at the college's main campus in Hyde Park, New York, and at The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, in St. Helena, California. Greystone also offers baking and pastry, accelerated culinary arts, and wine certifications.
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| Customer Reviews:
In the Hands of a Chef: The Professional Guide to Essential Kitchen Tools (CIA) December 24, 2008
B. Kay (Germantown, MD USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I received the book before the projected due date, which was great. The book was in perfect condition. Thanks, Amazon.
chefs guide to essential tools November 24, 2008
Juliet Y. Pavelka
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
this is an excellent reference guide on kitchen tools for culinary students and future chefs
Excellent Book January 20, 2008
J. Rich (Boston, MA)
3 out of 15 found this review helpful
I bought the book for my son who is a student of the CIA, he loved the book!
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