On Cooking : A Textbook of Culinary Fundamentals

Abstract: For Introductory Cooking, Cooking Skills or "Food Prep" courses in Culinary Arts, Food and Nutrition and Hospitality Management departments.    For more than 15 years, On Cooking: A Textbook of Culinary Fundamentals has provided Culinary Arts instruction to thousands of aspiring Chefs and guided students toward a successful career in the Culinary Arts.  Our "time tested" approach intended to teach both the principles and practices of the culinary arts by building a strong foundation based in sound fundamental techniques by focusing on five areas essential to a well-rounded culinary professi