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Librarian: Jason Ertz
Office: SRC 3050
Phone: (630) 942-3317
E-mail: ertzja@cod.edu
Books in the Reference Collection
- The chef's companion
- a concise dictionary of culinary terms
- Reference TX 349 .R48 1986
- The cook's dictionary and culinary reference
- a comprehensive, definitive guide to cooking and food
- Reference TX349 .B355 1996
- Encyclopedia of food and culture
- Reference GT2850 .E53 2003
- The role of food in different cultures throughout time and in all parts of the world is covered in this comprehensive title. Photographs, menus, recipes and timelines are all included
- Hering's dictionary of classical and modern cookery
- Reference TX349 .H5413 1994
- Practical reference manual for the hotel, restaurant and catering trade : brief recipes, professional knowledge concerning wine, cocktails and other drinks, menu knowledge and table service : vocabulary in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish
- International dictionary of food & cooking
- TX349 .I6 1998
- Ingredients, additives, techniques, equipment, menu terms, catering terms, food science and outline domestic and production recipes
- The Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America
- Reference TX 349 .E45 2004
- Covers a wide range of topics such as ethnic foods, the wine industry, fast food and dining traditions. Contains over 770 articles and 350 illustrations.
- Webster's new world dictionary of culinary arts
- Reference TX349 .L33 2001
- Wenzel's Menu Maker
- Reference TX 820 .W43 1979b
- The industry's "bible". Contains information about creating menus and purchasing food.
- Foodservice Operator's Guide
- Reference TX 907.2 .F6 2002
- Current information on leading chain restaurants, hotels and foodservice companies. Directory is in alphabetical order by state, city and company.
- Tableservice Restaurant Trends
- Reference TX 909 .A1 T32 2001
- Publication of the National Restaurant Association giving the results of two studies conducted in 2000. Information covered includes menu offerings, labor issues and recycling activities.
Books in the General Collection
Bread
- Baking Illustrated
- A Best Recipe Classic by The Editors Of Cook's Illustrated
- TX683 .B35 2004
- The Bread Baker's Apprentice
- Mastering The Art Of Extraordinary Bread
- TX769 .R4147 2001
- The Breads Of France And How To Bake Them In Your Own Kitchen
- TX 769 .C54
- The Book Of Bread
- TX769 .A77 1996
- The Taste Of Bread
- A Translation Of Le Goût Du Pain, Comment Le Préserver, Comment Le Retrouver
- TX769 .C24 2001
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Meat
- The Complete Book Of Meat
- TX 749 .R56 ; General
- The Meat Buyer's Guide
- Beef, Lamb, Veal, Pork, And Poultry
- TX373 .M38 2007
- Charlie Trotter's Meat & Game
- TX749 .T76 2001
- Meat & Poultry
- TX749 .M425 1998
- The Professional Charcuterie Series
- TX749.5.P67 C6813 1991
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Restaurants
- Foodservice And Restaurant Marketing
- TX 911.3 .M3 R44 1983
- The Hotel And Restaurant Business
- TX911 .L785 1994
- Quality Service
- The Restaurant Manager's Bible
- TX911.3.M27 M3 1986x
- Restaurant Basics
- Why Guests Don't Come Back--And What You Can Do About It
- TX911.3.C8 M38 1991
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Soups
- The Soups Of France
- TX757 .R795 2002
- A Celebration Of Soup
- With Classic Recipes From Around The World
- TX757 .B374 1994
- Soups For The Professional Chef
- TX757 .J364 1988
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Sugar Art
- Cakewalk
- Adventures In Sugar With Margaret Braun
- TX771.2 .B72 2001
- Sugar art
- the complete manual to sugar art for advanced students
- TX819.S94 F376 1997
- Sugarworks, Behind The Scenes
- TX799 .G533 2001
- Sugar Art
- The Complete Manual To Sugar
- TX819.S94 F377 2005
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Table Service
- At Your Service
- A Hands-On Guide To The Professional Dining Room
- TX943 .F57 2005
- The Essentials Of Good Table Service
- TX 925 .C58 1975
- Food And Beverage Service
- TX 925 .A89 1990
- Professional Table Service
- TX881 .M4813 1991
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Books in the CCIC
- Careers for gourmets & others who relish food
- CCIC TX652 .D6 2002
- Cool careers without college for people who love food
- CCIC TX652.5 .H56 2004
- Opportunities in Restaurant Careers
- CCIC TX 911.3 .V62 C46 2002
- Peterson's culinary schools
- CCIC TX661 .P4
- So you want to be a chef?
- your guide to culinary careers
- CCIC TX652.5 .B715 2006