Featuring basic tools, recipes from the author and guest chefs and tips for a complete kitchen, Tools for Cooks is the essential culinary manual for today's cook. With the burgeoning selection of tools and kitchen gadgets now available, it is necessary to go back to basics and learn how to choose the best tool for the job which in turn produce better cooking skills. There is no substitute for a well-crafted tool and this book provides the essential information for evaluating and choosing new tools and cookware - whether it is the humble potato peeler or an expensive food processor. Christine McFadden is a successful food writer and kitchen designer. She is a member of the Guild of Food Writers and has written more than 10 books including Cool Green Leaves and Red Hot peppers, Healthy Main Meal Soups and New Vegetarian Food. Guest chefs include: Jamie Oliver, Jill Duplieux, Das Sreedaran, Raymond Blanc, Alice Waters, Rose Gray, Ruth Rogers, Peter Gordon, Claudia Roden, James Martin, Giorgio Locatelli, Mar Hix, Heston Blumenthal, Angela Hartnett, Nigella Lawson, Sophie Grigson, Sam Clarke, Michel Roux Jr and Paul Gayler.