The Inquisitive Cook: Discover the Unexpected Science of the Kitchen (Accidental Scientist)
Language: English
Published by Holt Paperbacks, 1998
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- Title
- The Inquisitive Cook: Discover the Unexpected Science of the Kitchen (Accidental Scientist)
- Author
- Gardiner, Anne
- Publisher
- Holt Paperbacks
- Publication year
- 1998
- Condition
- Acceptable
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0805045414
- ISBN 13
- 9780805045413
"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.
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