Tastings: The Best from Ketchup to Caviar

This hardcover first edition is in good condition, showing typical signs of library use. The dust jacket has minor edge wear and some scuffing but remains intact. The binding is strong, and the pages are clean without any inscriptions or signatures.

Tastings: The Best from Ketchup to Caviar by Jenifer Harvey Lang is a comprehensive exploration of pantry essentials and their expert ratings. Published by Crown Publishers, Inc. in New York in 1986, this first edition hardcover delves into thirty-one pantry basics, offering insights and recipes that range from the simplest condiments to luxurious ingredients like caviar. Jenifer Harvey Lang, known for her expertise in culinary arts, provides a detailed guide that is both informative and practical for culinary enthusiasts. This edition is particularly valuable for collectors and chefs interested in the evolution of pantry staples and their culinary applications. The book is in good condition, though it bears marks of being an ex-library copy, including minor wear on the dust jacket.