Craig Claiborne's Kitchen Primer Author:Craig Claiborne A basic cookbook that leads the beginner from here to there in the kitchen....with illustrations to show essential equipment and techniques Library of Congress Catalog Card Number:68-29351
I have had this book for years and it was very handy to get little details about everything you want to know, carving, menus,recipes, supplies and cooking equipment. If you are a novice and want to really get into it, this is a good book for you.