Aeagle.196 net.cooks utzoo!decvax!ucbvax!mhtsa!eagle!cw Thu Feb 4 09:57:45 1982 La Technique There is a book called, I believe, "La Technique", which is essentially a picture book of French cooking techniques. About 20 or 30 recipes discussed in step-by-step detail. Also, my ca. early 50's copy of Fanny Farmer has a great many general suggestions and instructions along with the specific recipes; more than a few places it suggests a general idea and then goes on to say "Improvise". Don't know if later versions are still like that.