With a focus on the quality of ingredients - sourcing the best produce at the right time of year, getting the best cut of meat and the freshest seafood, the finest oils, vinegars and spices, The Epicurean's Good Food Guide leads the reader through the vast array of foods on sale, offering an A-Z of every staple ingredient you will find in the modern cook's pantry and many less common ones: where to buy, what to select and how to look after it and incorporate it into your cooking. The book also offers recipes to get you started.