The World Authority
Larousse Gastronomique
The Encyclopedia of Food, Wine and Cookery
by
Prosper Montagné
introduction by
A. Escoffier and Ph. Gilbert
Edited by
Charlotte Turgeon and Nina Froud
1000 Illustrations
Including many in full color
Copyright 1961 by Crown Publishers Inc.
Library of Congress Catalogue
Card Number: 61-15788
from the book jacket :
This is the internationally famous
bible of cooking, the
encyclopedia-
cookbook which, because of its 8,500 recipes and the full information it gives on all
culinary matters, has been accepted as the world
authority. Ask any
chef, ask any cooking
expert.
You will find a copy of Larousse Gastronomique in the kitchen of any superior restaurant anywhere in the world. It is a prized possession of every gourmet who knows French. But until now it has been available only in the French language. Because of the complexities of variations in terms and measurements, it has never before been translated into English. Now, after three years of intensive work by a staff of twenty experts headed by two famous editors, it has been converted for American usage.
Larousse Gastronomique contains in its 1,100 large pages 8,500 recipes from all over the world and 1,000 illustrations, many in full color. Also, there are descriptions of cooking processes; full details about all foods, their nature and quality, and how to cure, treat, and preserve them; the history of food and cooking; articles on table service, banquets, food values, and diet -- in fact, just about every topic of culinary interest is covered.
Though Larousse Gastronomique is the prime reference book of chefs, gourmets, and experts, it is equally useful and convenient for the home cook. All recipes except for banquet specialties are on a small-group basis, stated in simple terms for convenience in the home
For this American edition, all entries have been brought up to date, notably in the articles on the preservation of food. Entries are in alphabetical order and are fully cross-referenced under both English and French names.
The illustrations in color, black-and-white photographs, and line drawings, many of which were made expressly for the American edition, show not only the appearance of the cooked dish but in many cases the intermediate steps of preparation as well.
In Larousse Gastronomique you will find clear information on almost any culinary subject, an excellent recipe for almost any dish you may want. All in all, it is a champion book, the number-one cookery book for anyone who cares about good food and the fine art of preparing it.
Crown Publishers, Inc.
419 Park Avenue South
New York 16, N.Y.
printed in the U.S.A.
Tragically, the
copyright on this work was indeed renewed in
1989 (28 years after the original copyright), and therefore it won't be out of copyright until the year
2056 (95 years after the original copyright). Every entry cries out to be
noded, but it cries
in vain.
Entries noded under fair use :
- cat
- others as I fail to resist
This book was on the shelf in the house where I grew up. I remember it clearly, because it has a distinctive spine; however, I do not remember it ever being opened. The copy I own is a different one, which I bought used in 1992 or thereabouts. It has a sticker inside the front cover saying ex libris Joseph P. Kaczorowski : Joe, whoever you are, I've got your book.
I've always wanted a copy of the mythical Gastronomicon. This is as close as I'm likely to get.