Whether novice or veteran this handy reference book is useful for anyone who cooks. What a marvelous shower or housewarming gift this would be!Author: Polly Clingerman Master guide to the kitchen for beginning curious experienced and hurried cooks Polly s original charts and fun bits of kitchen knowledge Over 100 recipes Over 400 substitutions and equivalents 457 pages paper 7" x 8 1/2 "