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[rancho_gordo]

I'm enjoying this one:

http://www.amazon.co...e/dp/0781811449

That looks like a good one.
Anything in particular?

Now that I'm on Amazon, how is possible my book, yet to be published, has a rank of #13,013 and this one is at 222,651? I'm just asking!

[H. du Bois]

Now that I'm on Amazon, how is possible my book, yet to be published, has a rank of #13,013 and this one is at 222,651? I'm just asking!

Because, dear Rancho, your book is available for pre-ordering!

Now, tell us about this book. Will you be doing tours? Will you be coming to New York for book signings? Hmmmm?

[g.johnson]

"This, is like having a pig piss in your throat".

(For the septics, Delia Smith is credited with reintroducing middle-England to basic cooking skills. It would be hard to find a woman of a certain age and class who did not have at least one Delia Smith cookbook.)

[g.johnson]

I have the Suvir book and I think it really is geared towards a beginning cook. I would suggest the previous book for you.

When it comes to some ethnic cuisines, I am a hopeless beginner. I'll grab it from the library and give it a shot.

Madhur Jaffrey is probably a far better bet (not that I've read Suvir's book).

[Suzanne F]

I have the Suvir book and I think it really is geared towards a beginning cook. I would suggest the previous book for you.

When it comes to some ethnic cuisines, I am a hopeless beginner. I'll grab it from the library and give it a shot.

Is that Diana Kennedy brand new, do you know, or a re-issue?

The Art of Mexican Cooking first came out in 1989. Anyway, that's the copyright date on the one I have. But maybe she's updated it?

[KRamsey]

Is this thread different from the Kitchen Letters thread, or should they be merged?

[bloviatrix]

I saw the Alford and Duguid book at Strand ealier in the week. It looks beautiful - done in the same style as Mangos and Curry Leaves. Of course, the book is so damn big and heavy it's a bitch to take into the kitchen and you need a devoted countertop for it.

[omnivorette]

When it comes to some ethnic cuisines, I am a hopeless beginner. I'll grab it from the library and give it a shot.

I agree with g. Get "An Invitation to Indian Cooking" by Madhur Jaffrey.

[lovelynugget]

Thank you to Dr. J and omni. I'll give Ms. Jaffrey a try.

[Squeat Mungry]

Is this thread different from the Kitchen Letters thread, or should they be merged?

I always think this when I see either thread.

[bloviatrix]

Is this thread different from the Kitchen Letters thread, or should they be merged?

I always think this when I see either thread.

The way I differentiate between the two threads is this one is about new books that out and look interesting. The other is about books we've bought and are playing with.

[wingding]

Thank you to Dr. J and omni. I'll give Ms. Jaffrey a try.

A little more far reaching....Flavors of India and A Taste of India,both by Madhur Jaffrey are interesting in that they divide the recipes up by region,and in that sense teach you more about the food of India,and it's diversity.....Just a foot in the door,but if you take the time and trouble to cook a lot of these dishes,your eyes will really be opened to deliciousness that you'll never find in 98% of Indian restaurants in the in the U.S.A.

[omnivorette]

I love those too, but I think "An Introduction..." is a better place to start out....

[lovelynugget]

I just ordered:
Into the Vietnamese Kitchen by Andrea Nguyen

Got this yesterday. Boy, what a gorgeous book. Spent the morning perusing the recipes and I'm excited to try it. Never tried to cook Vietnamese at home.

[rancho_gordo]

I have the Suvir book and I think it really is geared towards a beginning cook. I would suggest the previous book for you.

When it comes to some ethnic cuisines, I am a hopeless beginner. I'll grab it from the library and give it a shot.

Is that Diana Kennedy brand new, do you know, or a re-issue?

The Art of Mexican Cooking first came out in 1989. Anyway, that's the copyright date on the one I have. But maybe she's updated it?

Sorry. missed this. A pretty new cover is all, apparently but it's a great book and it's been OP for a long time.