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 Quite a while back I did a post on cookbooks for beginners.  I mentioned that I liked the layout of Williams Sonoma’s Tools & Techniques.  Well, lucky for me I got a copy of this book and I just love it.  This book is an invaluable resource for beginners and old timers alike.  Being on the latter end of the spectrum I found this book reinforced a lot of the things I already knew and helped me learn some new tricks.  It’s proof that you are never too old to learn new tricks.  I love the opening section on tools.  I think that it’s a great resource if you are trying to find just the right thing for your kitchen.  Not sure which pan to purchase - the beginning section of this book goes over the different advantages and disadvantages of cookware and helps you choose the right thing for your tastes. The technique section is great.  They cover all sorts of stuff from baking principles to how to filet fish with step-by-step photos.  The book also contains recipes for some of the classics like homemade pasta and lemon curd.  This book is a great resource to have on hand and an enjoyable read.  Yes, I said read.  What you don’t read through your cookbooks periodically?  Huh, I guess that’s just me.