Culinary Classics and Improvisations vs The New York Times International Cook Book: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: International Cookery, International cooking, Cooking

Cover of Culinary Classics and Improvisations

Culinary Classics and Improvisations Michael Field · 1967 ★★★★☆ 3.8 223 pages · ≈ 4 h 08 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

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Cover of The New York Times International Cook Book

The New York Times International Cook Book Craig Claiborne · 1971 ★★★★☆ 4.0 726 pages · ≈ 13 h 27 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 4.0 — either is a safe pick by score.
Culinary Classics and Improvisations is the quicker read — about 4 hours vs 13 for The New York Times International Cook Book.

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