Williams-Sonoma Kitchen Companion: The A to Z Guide to Everyday Cooking, Equipment, and Ingredients

" Do you know the right way to soak beans? The meaning of _bain-marie_? The real measure of a jigger? From the culinary experts at Williams-Sonoma comes this home cook's guide to the mysteries of the kitchen. Part troubleshooter, part culinary encyclopedia, and always a fascinating read, it's packed with useful definitions, step-by-step instructions, and hundreds of helpful illustrations, charts, and topics."