Beard on Pasta [B0067]

1983 Borzoi PB in nice, clean condition. Classic pasta dishes from America's 1st and most beloved master chef. Whether you're entertaining guests or simply cooking for 1, pasta is sure to delight. The ultimate comfort food, it can be found in the cuisines of nearly every culture. James Beard, heralded by the New York Times as "the dean of American cookery" enriches our understanding of this culinary staple with his collection of recipes and commentary on store-bought versus homemade pasta, wine pairings, choosing the perfect cheese, and other insights.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "I thought this book was a narrative work on pasta; actually, it's mostly made up of recipes. Beard's writing is fun to read and he never takes himself too seriously. Recommended."; "Beard goes well beyond the typical Italian and American dishes. He describes many different approaches to the product itself, from udon noodles to gnocchi to distinguishing between spatzle and spatzen. The discussion of various ingredients is very helpful, the rundown of the various kinds of cheeses that typically accompany pasta particularly so. The book is full of simple illustrations, fine for showing a cheese tray, but not quite up to the task of helping a novice master the art of homemade pasta. Full of inspiring recipes."