NIV Study Bible

The New Professional Chef, 7th edition
This is the best all-around cooking informational book and cookbook on the market. It is produced by the chef instructors of the CIA (Culinary Institute of America) and is the main textbook for the entire school's curriculum. It is the main textbook for many other culinary schools as well. This book is excellent for anyone who likes to cook, from the novice to the professional. Everything is covered in it; from the basics, such as how to tell if the produce is fresh, to the not-so-basics, such as creating the more complex sauces (with easily learnable instructions). Recommended by Ira Krizo, director of CCF.

The Professional Pastry Chef
This book is very similar to the above book, except that it focuses entirely on baking and pastries. Recommended by Ira Krizo, director of CCF.

Food Lovers Companion
This is a culinary terms dictionary. It has almost any English language culinary-based term you can imagine (including many frequently used French culinary terms). This book is excellent as a quick reference for everything from unusual ingredients to cooking techniques to classic recipes and their history. Recommended by Ira Krizo, director of CCF.

The New High Altitude Cookbook
This is the best book of its kind I have been able to find. I highly recommend adding it to your library if you ever plan to do any high altitude cooking. Recommended by Diane Boone, an experienced chef in the art of high altitude cooking.

Food For Fifty
This book has been next to my Bible for 24 years of high altitude camp and conference center cooking. There is no better all-around quality cook book for good home-style cooking. The cookies and cakes can't be beat. Recommended by Diane Boone, former Christian camp chef.

Opportunities in Summer Camp Careers
If you are interested in entering into the Christian camping industry, this book is a great introduction. An entire chapter of this book concentrates solely on the food service area and includes interviews from numerous people (including at least one of our members). Recommended by Ira Krizo, director of CCF.