Loretta D. Doty

The Ultimate Kitchen Consultant Loretta D. Doty

"The Ultimate Kitchen Consultant" is the result of over 30 years of experience in cooking and entertaining, and is intended to educate, inform, and inspire potential cooks. There are 13 divisions covering kitchen organization, cooking, and entertaining. Building Blocks, Equipment, and Appliances inventory kitchen items. Table Settings covers casual and formal settings, tips on entertaining, and table etiquette. Herbs and Spices explain the uses of each seasoning and its health benefits. Wine Connoisseur catalogs the names and varieties of wines, and advice for cooking and serving them. Equivalents & Substitutions encompasses oven temperatures, dry and liquid measures, conversions, and ingredient substitutions. Meal Planner lists the amount of food needed for a specific number of servings, which is especially useful for planning dinner parties. Food Storage & Safety covers food storage, handling, and preparation from the market to the table. Grocery List is a list of items that are necessary to a well-run household, including plant and pet supplies. The greatest benefit of "The Ultimate Kitchen Consultant" is the Vocabulary, which contains approximately 1700 words and phrases that are used in cooking and entertaining. Medical Terms explains the terms used in the Herbs and Spices divisions under health benefits.