Ron Herbst holds a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management and
spent the better part of a decade working in various restaurants
around the country. He is the co-author of four critically
acclaimed books with Sharon Tyler Herbst, including The Food
Lover's Guide. This indispensable book is considered "essential for
anyone who talks, eats or thinks about food" (Bev Bennett, Chicago
Sun-Times) and is featured on Food Network's website as their go-to
food reference guide.
Sharon Tyler Herbst was an award-winning author of many books on
cooking and dining, a food and travel journalist, a media
personality and a past president of the International Association
of Culinary Professionals.
"A must for every cook's library." --Bon Appétit magazine
Praise for previous editions... "The quintessential food reference
book... a bible for anyone seriously interested in cooking."
--Adventures in Dining "Essential for anyone who talks, eats or
thinks about food." --Bev Bennett, Chicago Sun-Times
"The indispensable landmark volume that defines thousands of
American and foreign culinary terms." --Paula Hamilton, Oakland
Tribune "Comprehensive, accurate, interesting, well-written, and
inexpensive..." --Booklist "A wealth of information... a small
culinary gem." --Pat Dailey, Chicago Tribune "As thick and as
satisfying as a well-stuffed sandwich." --The New York Times
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