Wit and Wisdom from the Kitchen: A Lifetime of Cooking Knowledge, Passed Down from Generations of Food Lovers

by Thomas Nelson, Dominique DeVito (Compiler)

Overview

Both inspiring and humorous, this delectable collection of tips, quips, and quotes from beloved chefs and famous food-lovers celebrates cooking, eating, and coming together over a fantastic meal. Featuring classic go-to recipes and an elegant design, this is the perfect gift for foodies.

This delightful collection of quotes reveals the life lessons we can glean from our time in the kitchen. With gorgeous food photographs and heartwarming down-home kitchen shots throughout, this ode to kitchen wisdom passes down sayings and advice that even Grandma would approve of, from generations of chefs and foodies alike. More than just a quote book, The Wit& Wisdom from the Kitchen features a dozen key recipes, as well as helpful tips, tricks and techniques, such as:

• The perfect temperatures for cooking each type of meat
• A fool-proof pie crust recipe
• How to make a delicious 30-second salad dressing
• Mastering fearless knife skills
• The only roast chicken recipe you'll ever need
• And so much more!

Filled with food for thought—and for your next family feast—this is the perfect gift for every cook and food lover.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781604336382
Publisher:	Cider Mill Press
Publication date:	09/06/2016
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	6.60(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Dominique DeVito grew up on a farm in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, and attended Mount Holyoke College and the University of Pennsylvania. She published numerous bestselling animal care series with multiple publishers including Idiot's Guides, For Dummies, and Animal Planet, and is the author of The World Atlas of Dog Breeds and Beekeeping: A Primer. She co-founded the highly acclaimed Hudson-Chatham Winery in early 2006. Dominique has appeared in USA Today, Martha Stewart Living, and on The Food Network multiple times. She has published such kitchen favorites as Country Living 500 Kitchen Ideas, Cast-Iron Skillet Cookbook, The Cast-Iron Baking Book, Christmas Slow Cooking, Paleo Slow Cooking, and Cast-Iron Pies Cookbook.