Picks and Pans Review: The Fannie Farmer Junior Cookbook

UPDATED 12/06/1993 at 01:00 AM EST • Originally published 12/06/1993 at 01:00 AM EST

by Juan Scobey
Illustrated by Patience Brewster

Given a face-lift after 36 years, Fannie Farmer's classic cookbook nudges novices toward basics from kitchen equipment to cooking techniques. The recipes are simple too. So for those new to slinging the pots and pans, here's a fine way to get started. (Little, Brown, $19.95)