Soul of a chef: The Journey toward Perfection (Author: Michael Ruhlman)

Culinary Artistry (Author: Andrew Dornenburg & Karen Page)

Garde Manger: The arts and craft of the Cold Kitchen (Author: The Culinary Institute of America)

On Becoming a Professional Chef (Author: Michael Baskette)

Culinary Schools

Atlantic Culinary Academy, New Hampshire

California Culinary Academy

Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Academy, Nationwide

Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago, Illinois

Pennsylvania Culinary Institute

Sullivan University, Louisville

Western Culinary Institute, Oregon

Texas Culinary Academy

Kendall College

Orlando Culinary Academy, Florida

Please note: The schools mentioned here are some of the best schools in the United States. They are by no means the only culinary schools nationwide, but they are the best. All of the information that you will require from these institutes can be found online just by typing their names. By searching online you will learn the tuition costs, the level of degree that can be attained, and enrollment opportunities. One site you may search is http://www.culinary-art.org to help you get started. Bon Appetite!