Lost in the Kitchen?: Help for Cooks Who Are Greener Than Their Vegetables

Nobody is born knowing how to cook. Some of us learn as we grow up; others don't learn till they go off on their own and it's "sink or swim" time. Whether you're just out of college and having to fend for yourself, recently widowed or divorced from the person who formerly did all your cooking for you, or simply tired of frozen dinners and take-out, and looking to expand your culinary horizons, if you barely know the sink from the stove but now wish to become a competent cook, this is the book you need.
Written with a sense of humor and a gentle perspective, LOST IN THE KITCHEN will help you find your way around, from learning terminology so you won't be buffaloed by recipes, to knowing which kitchen tools are essential and what you really DON'T need to spend your money on. There are recipes to get you started, too.
Cynthia MacGregor is the author of 60 books including THE COOK-AHEAD COOKBOOK (Bristol/Nitty-Gritty) and is a fine companion to have "at your elbow" as you learn your way around the kitchen and prepare to surprise yourself with the delicious meals you'll soon be preparing.