The Inquisitive Cook : Discover the Unexpected Science of the Kitchen
Language: English
Published by Holt & Company, Henry, 1998
- Softcover
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- Title
- The Inquisitive Cook : Discover the Unexpected Science of the Kitchen
- Author
- Wilson, Sue, The Exploratorium, The, Gardiner, Anne
- Publisher
- Holt & Company, Henry
- Publication year
- 1998
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0805045414
- ISBN 13
- 9780805045413
- Item weight
- 0.472 pounds
- Dimensions
- N/A
"For anyone with unanswered questions about why things happen in the kitchen as they do, Gardiner and Wilson have answers ready."
―Booklist
In a light, anecdotal, but highly informative style, seasoned cooking writers reveal the unexpected and always practical science of the kitchen. Covered are such subjects as the amazing alchemy of granules and powders, the astonishing egg, the effects on food of different cooking methods, the biology and psychology of flavor, the remarkable chemistry of doughs, spices, and much, much more. Amusing anecdotes, sidebars and illustrations enliven the text. Throughout, there are "cook's queries," quick tips, and even recipes that will delight anyone interested in becoming a more knowledgable cook.
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About the Author
Sue Wilson and Anne Gardiner (Vancouver, B.C.) together write "The Inquisitive Cook," a weekly column dedicated to explaining the science of the kitchen, for the Montreal Gazette, and syndicated to newspapers throughout Canada.
The Exploratorium is a public science museum, located in the Marina District at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, California. It is one of San Francisco's most popular museums, drawing over 500,000 people each year.
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