The Science of Good Food: The Ultimate Reference on How Cooking Works

Joachim, David; Schloss, Andrew; Handel, A. Philip

ISBN 10: 0778802051 / ISBN 13: 9780778802051

Published by Robert Rose, Ontario, CA, 2008

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Ontario, CA, Robert Rose, 2008. First edition, first printing. 4to. Pictorial hardcover, illustrated throughout, 624 pp. (IACP Cookbook Award Winner) "[This] encyclopedic guide to all things food is a welcome culinary reference. Alphabetically arranged, cross-referenced entries like 'citrus,' 'game,' 'juice,' 'roasting,' and 'sweeteners' allow readers to navigate deftly the book's trove of information. The authors explain not only how techniques like frying work, they also give readers the chance to make Perfect French Fries with their newfound knowledge. Over 100 recipes bring scientific data to life, most dramatically in examples like Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream and Coconut Sweet Potato Foam, more practically in gluten-free flour and low-fat brownies (substituting dried plums for butter). Armchair chefs will enjoy learning why a whole potato cooks more quickly in boiling water than in a 500 degree oven, the difference between wet and dry-cured hams, and the secrets to making a smooth, creamy custard. This admirable endeavor deserves a spot next to Alton Brown's Good Eats and Harold McGee's classic On Food and Cooking."-Publishers Weekly. No dust jacket as issued. New. Seller Inventory # EM-B1235-03

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Title: The Science of Good Food: The Ultimate ...

Publisher: Robert Rose, Ontario, CA

Publication Date: 2008

Binding: Pictorial Cover

Condition: New

Edition: First Edition, First Printing

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Synopsis:

The science of cooking is the most fascinating and influential development in cuisine.

Award-winning chefs and cutting-edge restaurants around the world are famous for using the principles of chemistry and physics to create exciting new taste sensations. From Ferrán Adrià of El Bulli restaurant in Spain to Homaro Cantu of Moto in Chicago, great chefs combine unexpected textures and flavors with secrets of new cooking techniques in great dishes.

This is the first reference to bring the science of food to home cooks and professional chefs alike. Organized from A to Z, this highly readable book has more than 1,800 entries that clearly explain the physical and chemical transformations which govern all food preparation and cooking. Entries vary from agriculture and food safety to animal husbandry and flavor science.

Each entry begins with an explanation of the science behind the food, equipment or cooking method. Extensive cross-references encourage the reader to delve more deeply into topics of interest.

More than 200 illustrations and photographs help home cooks visualize the basic principles of food science. Also included are 100 recipes that demonstrate those principles, from how deep-frying works to how to keep red cabbage from turning blue.

The Science of Good Food provides straightforward explanations of the what, the how and the why of food and cooking, encouraging cooks at all levels to be more confident and creative.

About the Author:

David Joachim has written, edited or collaborated on more than 25 cookbooks. His book The Food Substitutions Bible was an International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) award winner. He lives in Philadelphia.

Andrew Schloss is a writer, teacher and food industry professional. The author of 11 cookbooks, including 2500 Recipes, and countless food articles, he is also past president of the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP). He lives in Philadelphia.