On Sun, 04 Apr 2004 20:27:33 GMT, "graham" > wrote:

>
>"Kenneth" > wrote in message
.. .
>> On Sun, 4 Apr 2004 09:52:24 -0500, "Fred" >
>> wrote:
>> >
>> One of the French baking classics is called "Special and Decorative
>> Breads" by Billheux, et. al. It is an encyclopedic two volume book
>> translated to English relatively recently.
>>
>As a keen, *amateur* baker, at Can$85, is it worth getting?
>Graham
>

Hi Graham,

I hesitate to tell other folks how to spend their money...<g>

But I love these books! (By the way, of the two, IMO Volume 1 is the
better.)

It could keep you busy for years. Also, unlike some other books that
are really useful only to people in the trade, these volumes are
useful both to tradespeople and to amateurs.

One final thing (unless you have other questions): The photos (and the
book is loaded with 'em) are wonderful.

HTH,

--
Kenneth

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