Cook's Book of Essential Information: A Kitchen Handbook

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"This kitchen reference book is packed with all kinds of information that has never been compiled in one book before."-Chicago Tribune Everything you really need to know about buying, cooking, and storing food is here in one easy-to-use volume. Packed with essential information for both the experienced and the beginning cook, this is a kitchen encyclopedia to keep handy when you need fast, accurate answers to your food questions. A complete compendium of- . Common Cookbook Terms & Abbreviations . Ingredient Substitutions . Temperatures and Cooking Times for Dozens of Foods . Finest Kitchen Equipment . Storage Life for Frozen, Refrigerated, and Shelf Foods . Food Additives-the Safe and the Unsafe . Nutritional Guidelines . . . and More! Answers to the food questions you really ask- How many graham crackers are needed for one pie shell Can I substitute cocoa for chocolate squares in a recipe Which buy on eggs is best-medium, large, or extra-large How long will a jar of mayo keep in the refrigerator What's the cooking time for lobster