"This kitchen reference book is packed with all kinds of information that has never been compiled in one book before."--Chicago Tribune Everything you really need to know about buying, cooking, and storing food is here in one easy-to-use volume. Packed with essential information for both the experienced and the beginning cook, this is a kitchen encyclopedia to keep handy when you need fast, accurate answers to your food questions. A complete compendium of: - Common Cookbook Terms & Abbreviations - Ingredient Substitutions - Temperatures and Cooking Times for Dozens of Foods - Finest Kitchen Equipment - Storage Life for Frozen, Refrigerated, and Shelf Foods - Food Additives--the Safe and the Unsafe - Nutritional Guidelines . . . and More! Answers to the food questions you really ask: How many graham crackers are needed for one pie shell? Can I substitute cocoa for chocolate squares in a recipe? Which buy on eggs is best--medium, large, or extra-large? How long will a jar of mayo keep in the refrigerator? What's the cooking time for lobster?