Zuni Cafe Cookbook : A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's by Judy Rodgers (2002, Hardcover)

An inimitable american chef in too short a volume

I worked with Judy at her flagship Union Hotel in the early80's and a cou[ple of brief stints at Zuni.
She was lightning and encyclopedic in her knowledge of food and degustation, a nimble teacher, and a thorough critic and intellect.
This volume is a fraction of what she held, but it is attended to as her offspring and conveys her exuberence and "paroxysms of glee" that graced her love of the art and her carrying the tradition of "serving it forth."
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Not for the beginner cook

While a newbie cook/chef could learn from this work of culinary art, it's really aimed at those who have reached a certain level of proficiency in the kitchen and wish to learn more to help propel their creations to the next level. The writer, who died some time ago, poured herself into the descriptions so that you would not make the same 'errors" she made initially. Nothing fails, but some of the dishes need her special touch so that they really sing and you get the very most from the time and ingredients you've invested. You'll take a lot away from this if you learn anything. It's also a pleasure to read as Judy talks to you through her sentences. It's as if she's there with you. For the cook who thinks she or he has all the reference books they need.
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Zuni Cafe Cookbook

There was NO cover on the book which was disappointing. The picture posted has a cover and it was not share that it was missing the cover.

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Sweet cookbook!

This cookbook is all you'll need for authentic Mexican cooking!

best chicken method!

Great cook book

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Great Cookbook !

It is a wonderful cookbook, easy to read and have already made some of their recipes.

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Anything with the word "roast" is worthy of a second look. Great title!

Have tried several recipes in my new Wolf oven. All were beyond delicious!

Good cookbook!

The Zuni Cafe cookbook was highly recommended and it arrived in good shape. Lots of helpful hints and interesting recipes!

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Great gift for dinner ideas

The cookbook is a gift for a friend. She is thinking about moving to San Francisco. Everything was just right.

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Fabulous cookbook

Fabulous cookbook..I read them like a novel..

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