Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Foreword ix
4. Acknowledgments xiii
5. Part I: Recollections
6. Introduction 1
7. The Making of a Palate 14
8. My Bêtes Noires 18
9. Addictions 21
10. Equipment I Simply Cannot Do Without 23
11. Ingredients 25
12. Cookbookese 29
13. My Bêtes Noires Vertes 31
14. Part II: Recipes
15. Appetizers 37
16. Soups 50
17. Vegetables and Salads 59
18. Light Dishes 70
19. Cold Meats 84
20. Fish 92
21. Meats and Poultry 101
22. Yeast Breads 114
23. Desserts 128
24. Tea 144
25. Crispy Th ings 162
26. Drinks and Natural Remedies 169
27. Preserves 175
28. Christmas 191
29. Sources 203
30. Index 205