<P>This unique exceptionally comprehensive dictionary contains over 25,000 entries covering food identification, preparation and cooking methods, nutrition, sanitation, tools and equipment, wine, beer and spirits, cigars, international foods, food chemistry, historical and cultural terms, hospitality terms and prepared dishes.</P> <P>Authoritative yet concise entries</P> <P>Accurate use of capitalization and accent marks</P> <P>Simple, alphabetical listing for all entries, including abbreviations</P> <P>Extensive cross-references</P> <P>285 line drawings</P> <P>Easy to read typeface and format</P> <P>Phonetic pronunciation guides</P> <P>Additionally, there are 14 appendices covering areas such as: metric conversions, measurement equivalents, commonly used international terms, sugar cooking temperatures, oversized wine bottles and more!</P> <P> </P>