The Inquisitive Cook: Discover the Unexpected Science of the Kitchen (Accidental Scientist)

Gardiner, Anne; Wilson, Sue; The Exploratorium

ISBN 10: 0805045414 / ISBN 13: 9780805045413

Published by Holt Paperbacks (edition 1), 1998

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Inquisitive Cook: Discover the Unexpected Science of the Kitchen (Accidental Scientist)
• Publisher: Holt Paperbacks (edition 1)
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0805045414
• ISBN 13: 9780805045413
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1.
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

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 en-liven the text. Throughout, there are "cook's queries," quick tips, and even recipes that will delight anyone interested in becoming a more knowledgable cook.

About the Authors

Anne Gardiner and Sue Wilson (Vancouver, B.C.) together write "The Inquisitive Cook," a weekly column dedicated to explaining the science of the kitchen, for the Montreal Gazette, and sydnicated 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.