Publisher's Synopsis
The ultimate reference book for home cooks, seasoned chefs, and everyone in between, The Encyclopedia of Kitchen guides readers through the history, practical uses, design features, and storage and maintenance requirements of each of the tools living in their kitchen cabinets.
Whether you're a home cook pondering the difference between a cookie sheet and a baking pan (one of life's great questions), or a professional chef wondering whether you should sharpen your knives with a whetstone, a honing rod, or an electric sharpener, The Encyclopedia of Kitchen has the answers you're looking for.
