Hello everyone,
My name is Peter Eco. I love food and the many fascinating aspects of it, which is one of the countless reasons I'm a chef. My hobby and passion is collecting cookbooks. I own approximately 1,800 of them. To some of you that is a lot and to others, well, just a drop in the bucket. I have all types: new, old, famous chefs, old restaurants, specific ingredients, cuisines from varying countries, etc... I find them all fascinating!
In these posts I will choose some food-related books and some cookbooks, new and old. I'll give you reasons why I think they are great and why they can help you expand your culinary horizons (and hopefully your bottom line) as far as flavor, ingredients and techniques are concerned. I welcome your comments and suggestions. I will write as frequently as my schedule allows, so please be patient. I am new to blogging so please be even more patient!
I just picked up a copy of:
10592
Morimoto :
Recipes and Techniques from the
Japanese Iron Chef
by Morimoto, Masaharu
Hardcover, 272 Pages
Published: August 2007
List: $40.00 Your Price: $25.00
You Save: $14.80 (37%)
"Morimoto is a rock star, an icon figure in Asian Fusion, an original atop a heap of imitators, and like a rock star, one of the only chefs--maybe the ONLY chef--who needs just one name. Accept no substitutes!" --Anthony Bourdain
I haven't finished reading it yet, but I did find a GREAT technique for beggar's purse's (caviar tempura) that could be applied to any number of ingredients. Check back at the beginning of next week and I'll share my full review with you.
Until then, eat well and love life!
I just reviewed this one on my blog too! It is very impressive. I like a lot of the unexpected combinations, though some of the techniques are a bit intimidating.
Posted by: Amy Sherman | August 31, 2007 at 11:00 PM
Chef,
I too have an extensive cookbook library; I just love them! Sometimes visiting in NY I'll go to The Stand book store where you can get all old books on different categories.
I've bought many books from Jessica's Biscuit in the past but wanted to just look something up today (France) and found this whole new website.
Do you do much in Italian cooking? Thats a passion for me.
Posted by: Carolyn | October 07, 2007 at 08:31 PM
I am looking forward to spending time on your new site.
I am looking for a use copy, in good condition of El Bulli 2003/2004 for a Christmas gift for a special friend that is a Sous Chef. I have a small budget.
Thanks
Mary
Posted by: Mary Albarado | November 26, 2007 at 04:43 PM