Culinary Artistry

by Andrew Dornenburg and Karen Page

A true chefs’ chef book. Culinary Artistry is not only written by chefs and includes many contributions by chefs, but it’s a book that many chefs throughout the country cite as a favorite because of its respect for food and appreciation of the art of preparing fine cuisine.

Many chefs and serious home cooks find Culinary Artistry their best reference book for inspiration and ideas. Insights into sensory perception, flavor profiles, seasoning matchings, food pairings, and general culinary information are all in one source.

This is a book you can take to the market with you to help you select food pairings and finalize menu plans on the spot. It’s also a book you’ll enjoy reading for pleasure, as it lets you get into the heads of chefs and behind the scenes of professional kitchens. It will help you understand what’s needed to turn the craft of cookery into a fine art.

Culinary Artistry is an essential reference and must-read for anyone who loves food and enjoys the inner pleasures gained while creating with it.

Culinary Artistry
by Andrew Dornenburg and Karen Page
New York, John Wiley and Sons, 1996

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