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On Food and CookingOn Food and Cooking by Harold McGee
Buy used from: $8.86
This book changed the way I cooked. The history and behind the scenes of cooking.
Bread Alone: Bold Fresh Loaves from Your Own HandsBread Alone: Bold Fresh Loaves from Your Own Hands by Daniel Leader
Buy new: $24.70 / Used from: $8.95
Great book for all levels of baking bread. Techniques for beginners to experts.
World Sourdoughs from Antiquity: Authentic recipes for modern bakersWorld Sourdoughs from Antiquity: Authentic recipes for modern bakers by Ed Wood
Buy used from: $16.43
Excellent book for history of sourdoughs.
Baking with Julia Savor the Joys of Baking with America's Best BakersBaking with Julia Savor the Joys of Baking with America's Best Bakers by Dorie Greenspan
Buy new: $21.60 / Used from: $12.99
Good general baking book. Great for pastries and. Try the puff pastry!
Julia and Jacques Cooking at HomeJulia and Jacques Cooking at Home by Julia Child
Buy used from: $47.65
Great recipes is this book. Had to have a couple of Julia books.
Simple French FoodSimple French Food by Richard Olney
Buy new: $12.21 / Used from: $6.87
This is a must have even if just for the recipe for soup au pistou.
The New Doubleday CookbookThe New Doubleday Cookbook by Jean Anderson
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $0.98
Excellent general purpose cookbook. This is my go to book when I can't find a recipe. I usually find it here.
Mason Cash 4-Inch Mortar & Pestle, WhiteMason Cash 4-Inch Mortar & Pestle, White
One of the most important tools for cooking that most people don't have. After you've made pesto with a mortar and pestle you'll never do it any other way.
J.A. Henckels Four Star 9-Piece Block SetJ.A. Henckels Four Star 9-Piece Block Set
Buy new: $325.35
Good knives make a huge difference. Spend the money and leave them to your grandchildren.
All-Clad Stainless 3-Quart Saucier PanAll-Clad Stainless 3-Quart Saucier Pan
Buy new: $150.00
Same thing for good pans. This one is particularly versatile