Reviews
" Egg is a book that could serve as a useful primer for novices but will especially appeal to avid cooks who are curious about why and how recipes work."-- Heller McAlpin , The Christian Science Monitor, "Ruhlman's cookbook makes you appreciate anew just how integral eggs are to the spectrum of cooking and baking."-- Greg Morago , The Houston Chronicle, I am, notoriously, an egg slut. This book has everything you need to know about the ingredient that gives in so many ways. And keeps on giving., "Even the most devoted fan of the humble egg can gain a new perspective on the ingredient in Michael Ruhlman's new book." -- Rebekah Denn , The Seattle Times, "Michael Ruhlman has a new cookbook that will likely change the way you think about the egg."-- NPR , The Salt, In [ Egg ], Michael Ruhlman shows how a single ingredient plus a battery of fundamental techniques equals infinite possibilities in the kitchen."-- The Wall Street Journal, With his keen understanding of cooking techniques and ingredients, Michael Ruhlman cracks opens the world of eggs, one of my all-time favorite foods. And I can't think of a better companion than Egg to explore their versatility, with spot-on recipes for everything from a fluffy omelet to start the day to the final flourish of a lofty soufflé to cap off dinner., "The subtitle is no exaggeration, and Ruhlman, with great panache, proves it on page after page of his master class...You'll never see eggs in the same way again."-- William Grimes , The New York Times Book Review, "A must-purchase for cookbook collections, this book invites the reader to understand as much as to execute."-- Mark Knoblauch , Booklist, "With his keen understanding of cooking techniques and ingredients, Michael Ruhlman cracks opens the world of eggs, one of my all-time favorite foods. And I can't think of a better companion than Egg to explore their versatility, with spot-on recipes for everything from a fluffy omelet to start the day to the final flourish of a lofty soufflé to cap off dinner."-- David Lebovitz , author of My Paris Kitchen, "I am, notoriously, an egg slut. This book has everything you need to know about the ingredient that gives in so many ways. And keeps on giving."-- Anthony Bourdain , author, television host, producer, "Home cooks and professionals will embrace this useful resource, which includes a pull-out flow chart measuring over four feet long."-- Publisher's Weekly (starred review), As useful as it is elegant, as comforting as it is revelatory, Egg elevates its humble subject to well-deserved heights, providing detailed (and delicious) instructions along the way., "As useful as it is elegant, as comforting as it is revelatory, Egg elevates its humble subject to well-deserved heights, providing detailed (and delicious) instructions along the way."-- Dan Barber , executive chef and co-owner of Blue Hill and Blue Hill at Stone Barns, "It would be easy to say that this book contains everything you've ever wanted to know about eggs, but Michael Ruhlman has included so much that most of us probably never realized we wanted -- and absolutely needed -- to know. Delving into one of the most primal and necessary ingredients in the kitchen, Michael's sharp thinking and keen culinary skills unlock secrets and open new ways for us to do more. A must for all of us who love to cook and bake."-- Dorie Greenspan , author of Around My French Table, " Egg explores eggs' diversity while focusing on the basics."-- Debbie Arrington , The Sacramento Bee, "We're obsessed with Michael Ruhlman's new cookbook Egg , and know that you're going to love it as much as we do."-- Alessandra Bulow , Epicurious
