Practical cookery vs The Silver Palate cookbook: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: General cookery, International Cookery, Cookery, Cooking
Practical cookery
This edition includes information on food allergies, sauces, butters and processed meats, as well as additional pastry, soup and water ice recipes. It is suitable for training levels up to and including NVQ Level 4.
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Practical cookery is the quickest read — about 5 hours vs 8 for The Silver Palate cookbook.
- The Silver Palate cookbook has the widest readership — 23326 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| Practical cookery | The Silver Palate cookbook | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.1 (66) | 4.0 (23326) |
| Hardcover | — | 3.9 (8) |
| Google Books | — | 1.0 (1) |
Reception
| Practical cookery | The Silver Palate cookbook | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 66 | 23326 |
| Editions | 13 | 10 |
| Want to read | 336 | 12402 |
| Reading it now | 25 | 578 |
| Written reviews | 3 | 155 |
| Pages | 320 | 458 |