Cookbook review: French Laundry

Thomas Keller's French Laundry cookbook has become an institutional standard.  At this point, he has several books, all quality, but French Laundry remains one of my favorites.  Its foundation in classic cuisine is absolutely solid with a focus on top quality ingredients, technique, refinement and polished presentation.  When you are producing consistent base product, it is easy to keep it classic or modernize it as your style leads you, but without that foundation, your food will fall apart.  I would recommend this book to any culinary student as it will take you that next step past where your school will take you.  As tempting as modern cuisine is, you should have the confidence to tackle any recipe in this book before moving too far forward.  Walk before you run, right?  With the French Laundry in your arsenal, you'll be strutting.  CHECK IT OUT HERE.