Thanks for your suggestions, they're good ones. As for cookbooks, I was thinking of the following: Joy of Cooking (It's got a lot of technique in it along with the recipes) 1918 Fannie Farmer cookbook A good Mexican food cookbook focusing on Tex-Mex style recipes yet to be determined (We are in Texas, after all) A collection of recipes from all of his friends that I'll compile for him
If I can find it in an accessible format I'll also get him the Betty Crocker cookbook -- the one that is a thick paperback. It should fill in any gaps from the first two. -----Original Message----- From: cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org [mailto:cookinginthedark-boun...@acbradio.org] On Behalf Of ajackson...@att.net Sent: Sunday, September 04, 2011 4:52 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Subject: [CnD] Basic tools. Hi, Nicole, This looks like a great list! I would add a rubber or silicone scraper, or plastic bowl scraper. On the second list, you might want to include some silicone mats and a rolling pin. What about a loaf pan? I would eliminate the cookie sheets without an edge, especially for a beginning cook; less danger of things sliding off the ones with an edge. A casserole dish with a lid (two quart is another useful item. Good luck to your friend. This is an exciting time for him. Also, just curious, what cook books are you considering for him? May I suggest the Fannie Farmer cook book available for download from the BARD. site? Blessings, Alice _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
