be a better choice. The Fee brothers old fashioned bitters will work better with the sweeter bourbons. They aren’t my favorite bitters, but they are pretty solid. It’s more a taste thing to me than a style of making-... (55 replies, last updated by MC Slim JB September 21, 2007)

This book is great for beginners. The Ultimate Candy Book by Bruce Weinstein The recipes are east to follow. Tip-always use the best ingredients you can afford. (2 replies, last updated by curious_baker October 29, 2003)

Check out Carole Bloom’s book on candy as well as Bruce Weinstein’s "Ultimate Candy Book". Both of these books are incredible resources. (2 replies, last updated by Mrs. Smith October 22, 2004)

There have been a few posts in the past weeks about chocolate and truffle making. What are some of your favorite candy making books? Is there a book out there that anyone considers an essential text on the subject? Are there any... (5 replies, last updated by Patti November 11, 2002)

I’m turning to you Chowhounders for your expertise: We have a couple of SF friends who are huge foodies coming to visit and we’ve promised to provide them the ultimate culinarian tour of NYC. They want to do a very... (62 replies, last updated by designerboy01 August 27, 2006)

I’m looking for books on candy making/confections that are geared more toward the professional chef. Any suggestions? (2 replies, last updated by Beth Pizio November 27, 2001)

I am volunteering to make desserts for an event on Thrusday and would love to find the ultimate brownie recipe. One that would be chewey and buttery would be perfect (not cake-like). So many recipes I have seen call for only... (8 replies, last updated by Curriculum Vitae January 5, 2005)

Where are you? Is it very humid where you are? If not, don’t worry. Humidy is the worst. "The Ultimate Candy Book" by Bruce Weinstein. The brittle recipes are great. There’s also a book by Carole Bloom that’s... (4 replies, last updated by anna November 29, 2006)

What would you have in your ultimate kitchen, no expense spared? I’d have a maple finish, with an islan in the centre (with the oven and stove) I’d have a pizza oven. Le Creuset casserole and frying pan Copper saucepan Non... (25 replies, last updated by Soop May 18, 2009)

. If you want something approximating cassoulet, but quick and easy, look up a Jacque Pepin ‘more fast food my way’ recipe. This is a series on the CreateTV (PBS) lineup, with book and web site at one of the PBS... (23 replies, last updated by dmd_kc August 13, 2009)

This afternoon I’ll be doing brownies from Julia Child’s Baking Book. I want to try them in teflon coated muffin tins. Has anyone done this?Because they will bake faster, I’m trying to figure out what will be my... (19 replies, last updated by chef chicklet January 22, 2008)

at Lupa. The full-bodied cab. that we were sipping might have also contributed—wine helps to counter the fat. So beware: this dish is rich, and I could never eat the 3pp pieces that the book suggests. Two was more than... (26 replies, last updated by GEORGE May 2, 2005)

“espuma” (foam), a Binaca mojito, and foie gras cotton candy, among other things. It’s wonderful – and totally unique in the mid-Atlantic, or maybe even the whole U.S. (11 replies, last updated by DC in DC July 27, 2005)

I love his book and haven’t had a bad recipe yet! You can find lots of cookbooks on E-Bay for considerably less than elsewhere. I usually look there first when I am trying to find a bargin. Just be careful not to get a Book... (10 replies, last updated by foodrocks March 28, 2007)

Looking for a Greek Cuisine book, please. (4 replies, last updated by fair maiden February 17, 2005)