Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Vol. 1

flawless transaction (2010-07-13) : 5/5
The book shipped as indicated by the seller. When it reached my home in time, it was in perfect condition. I would purchase from this seller again in the future.
What a yummy experience (2010-07-13) : 5/5
I love to cook, but unfortunately, I have not mastered many techniques required by some recipes. Mastering the Art of French Cooking I is not only a recipe book, but a wonderfully descriptive guide to cooking. After weeks of reading and perusing the recipes, I decided to make my first dinner this past Saturday. I chose to make the Beef and Onions braised with beer, parsley potatoes, and of course, the chocolate-almond cake. Being a novice, it took me about 6 hours to make everything. Some of that time was spend running back up to the store to gather an ingredient or cooking tool that I neglected to get initially. It was a lesson learned - I had forgotten to scour all the different pages thoroughly and check my list a few more times. The other problem was my lack of skills. I went through many eggs to get 3 perfectly seperated; then I still had a problem with getting the whites to form stiff peaks. The downside of this book is there is a lot of page flipping when preparing a meal. The upside? The meal was one of the best I'd ever made, and everyone loved it. I can't wait to try other recipes out. I plan on eventually ordering the second book.
A Master Work (2010-07-08) : 5/5
This is the second copy of this book that I bought since my original is in storage somewhere in Michigan. Julia is a master at telling you what to do as well as why to do it and how to recover from inevitable mistakes. Cooking her way does take us back to a time when people actually made time to cook. I enjoy taking the time to make the delicious dishes described in here. Many recipes are actually quite quick and they always lead me to try something new, which is the sure path to a more fulfilling experience in the kitchen. A master work.
Julia: Her wisdom in the kitchen!! (2010-06-28) : 5/5
I'm so thankful for this book, as a keepsake, no less, but as a wonderful addition to recipe files in my
kitchen. Julia Child's wisdom is much appreciated, especially in her evaluation of the French style. Can't wait
to begin experiencing the tastes and smells from "Mastering the Art of French Cooking."

My first recipe; French Onion Soup
Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Vol. 1 (2010-06-25) : 5/5
Ms. Child rocks! This book should be a standard implement in every kitchen. Julia Child demystifies cooking techniques, terms/lingo, and recipes. She has gained immortality in every kitchen that nourishes bodies, souls, and refined palettes! And a big thank you to Dan Aykroyd for his impersonation of Ms. Child (SNL), I still laugh when I think about it!