What Einstein Told His Cook (Paperback)

Paperback. Does drinking soft drink contribute to global warming? Why do we salt the water for boiling pasta? Why dont the amounts of fats on food labels add up? In this fun and accessible book, Robert L Wolke provides reliable and witty explanations to these and over 100 other everyday kitchen queries. In a humorous style Wolke debunks common kitchen misconceptions and helps readers to see through confusing food advertising and labeling. Just like having a scientist at your side, this book answers your questions in plain, non-technical terms. Discover why cooked foods turn brown, how to remove excess salt from soup and what makes a container microwave safe. Finalist for the James Beard Foundation Book Award and the IACP Cookbook Award"[A]s good a read on the science of cooking as there is." Mark Bittman, author of How to Cook Everything Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.