The Pastry Chef's Companion: A Comprehensive Resource Guide for the Baking and Pastry Professional

by Glenn Rinsky, Laura Halpin Rinsky

Although there are many individual books on the subject of pastry, there has never been a single comprehensive resource…until now. With the publication of The Pastry Chef’s Companion , students and professionals alike no longer have to lose time searching for information and resources. With some 4,800 terms and definitions from around the world plus 10 appendices filled with needed resources, The Pastry Chef’s Companion combines the best features of a dictionary and an encyclopedia. In addition to current definitions of every component of pastry, baking and confectionary arts, this book provides important information about the origin and historical background of many of the terms. This one-stop resource is an essential tool for all culinary and baking & pastry students.

Genres: Cooking, Cookbooks

384 pages, Paperback

First published February 13, 2008

Reviews

[Sandra Mallut · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing companion for those that love to bake and create. I am a professional pastry chef and this book has been a great source of information, inspiration and knowledge for me. I recommend it for professionals and home cooks.

[JK]

As a culinary school graduate, I'm so glad that I bought this. While it wasn't exactly what I was expecting, it makes a great addition to my collection of kitchen know hows. Full of definitions, flavor combos, conversions, etc. In my opinion, it's a must have for any professional or at-home pastry DIYs.

[Asma · Rating 5 out of 5]

i really liked this book that is what i was looking for to get to familiarize myself with the baking vocabulary. i love baking and this book is perfect in explaining the meaning of things. ii will be worth it to own this book

[Farah · Rating 5 out of 5]

it is really a useful baking dictionary

[Erin]

I want to become a Pastry Chef. Mostly reviewing this book for terms, etc....