$40 · Cookbook by Julia Child “The Way To Cook”. Never used. Hardcover

MEET UP MORNINGS NEAR FORT AND COOK, selling lots of good items at very fair and firm prices, click on my photo for listings. The book is new, the cover got caught pulling it out of the box so there were 3 small rips that I’ve repaired with clear tape (as photos). The book itself hasn’t been opened. You can see online they sell for up to $1000!! You can buy the softcover online for $52! This is the 1989 edition, purchased at Munro’s (sticker still on it) for $60. It’s big and it’s heavy, 500 pages, weighs 5.5 pounds. “ The Way to Cook by Julia Child is a highly praised, comprehensive cookbook, often called her masterpiece, focusing on teaching fundamental techniques through master recipes with variations, bringing her TV show's practical, encouraging style to print with color photos, making it essential for novices and valuable for experienced cooks seeking depth in everything from poultry and fish to vegetables and desserts, though some ingredients reflect its late-20th-century origins. Key Highlights & Reviews: Mastery Through Technique: Unlike just recipes, it teaches how to cook, structured around core dishes (like a basic chicken sauté) that branch into many variations (Provençale, Marengo, etc.), building skills and confidence. Comprehensive & Inspiring: Covers poultry, fish, vegetables, breads, and desserts with 800 recipes, emphasizing freshness and simplicity, and brings Julia's televised guidance to life with color photos. Excellent for All Levels: Novices can learn miracles, while experienced cooks find new insights; it's a textbook for cooking. Timelessness: While some mention its era (canned goods), the core teachings on butter, cream, and foundational French methods remain valuable, making it an important reference. A True "Way to Cook": More than a recipe book, it's a guide to understanding ingredients and processes, a comprehensive handbook praised for its depth and structure, often cited as an indispensable kitchen staple. What to Expect: Structure: Master recipe + variations. Content: Poultry, fish, vegetables, desserts, bread doughs. Style: Clear, encouraging, detailed, with color photos. Value: Teaches fundamentals, builds culinary repertoire.