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> Doug Kanter wrote:
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>> > thankyou everybody there's so much useful info in this thread now.
>> >
>> > there is a DVD of that book that the first poster mentioned. I'll
>> > check out the other videos.
>> >
>> > Thanks doug for the mushroom idea, i'll do it, it looks far healthier
>> > than risking overheating olive oil. I didn't realise I could fry with
>> > water.
>> > I will use olive oil in other dishes.
>> >
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>> You'd be wise to stop using the word "fry" unless you're specifically
>> talking about "fried chicken", "fried fish", etc. Actual frying is a
>> process
>> where the food's mostly or totally immersed in hot oil. It's important to
>> use the right terminology.
>>
>> Why are you so focused on videos instead of books?
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> because I haven't got a clue about cooking. Most cookery books don't
> tell you what frying is or baking is. Or not to overheat olive oil.
> I havent' seen anybody go into the basic principles. Most cookery books
> cater to people that know what baking is or know one pan from another.
Joy of Cooking will give you exactly what you're looking for.