Over the last forty years Practical Cookery has established itself as the key textbook for all catering students. To ensure its continued relevancy, this new edition incorporates input from some of the leading figures in the catering industry. The book contains brand new recipes, specially commissioned photographs, a new page design, and is in full colour thoughout. Topics Tips for healthy eating New guidance on the nutritional value of each recipe Methods of cookery International dishes Stocks, soups and sauces
Also be aware this is a Technical Book and a Major Teaching tool in UK Catering Colleges.
My reading dates are multi varied on this book, I bought in 2009, and have used it regularly since, It also Helps I understand NVQ's/SVQ's as I'm a Scot and a Classically Trained Chef, that used a book similar to this while at college, although a much earlier version.