As the number of gourmet home kitchens burgeons, so does the number of home cooks who want to become proficient users of the professional-caliber equipment they own. And of all kitchen skills, perhaps the most critical are those involving the proper use of knives. Norman Weinstein has been teaching his knife skills workshop at New York City's Institute of Culinary Education for more than a decade-and his classes always sell out. That's because...

"Lifelong crafter [and Martha Stewart staffer] Jodi Levine turned her creative eye to everyday items found in any grocery store--or even just around the home--and dreamed up easy projects, many of which are edible. Learn how to transform candy, cereal, paper plates, and balloons into ... party favors, decorations, costumes, cards, wearable accessories, and more"--

"His mum is a spoon. His dad is a fork. And he's a bit of both. He's Spork! Spork sticks out in the regimented world of the cutlery drawer. The spoons think he's too pointy, while the forks find him too round. He never gets chosen to be at the table at mealtimes until one day a very messy ... thing arrives in the kitchen who has never heard of cutlery customs. Will Spork finally find his place at the table? This "multi-cutlery" tale is a humorous...

"The kitchen is a great place to put STEAM concepts into hands-on practice! In this fun, informative book readers will learn all about sorting in the kitchen. Chefs, bakers, and home cooks must sort their ingredients and tools to craft dishes successfully. Knowing how to group similar items and assemble elements are often necessary parts of using cooking devices and making recipes. Clear, accessible language communicates STEAM principles in a reader-friendly...

"A smorgasbord of vignettes and tidbits about the quirky--and sometimes downright odd--origins of various kitchen inventions, products, and foodstuff, How the Hot Dog Found Its Bun includes seventy-five short essays that will dispel popular myths and draw lines between food facts and food fiction. Charming text combined with simple line illustrations makes this an attractive gift book and go-to source book for all food and trivia buffs"--