From larousse.com: "A long history in the field of dictionaries and encyclopaedias has provided Larousse with its tradition of experience and know-how. This knowledge has been passed down through many generations and incorporates a wide variety of professional expertise. The men and women who continued to pass on this knowledge, consistently aiming towards improvements in methods and approaches, have made Larousseβs publications what they are today: a benchmark in the field not just in France, but across the globe."
Since its original publication, larouusse gastronomique has been one of the most important book in any food library. A combination of an encylopedia and a cookbook. Have been explained with pictures. I recommend.