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

Gardiner, Anne; Wilson, Sue; The Exploratorium

ISBN 10: 0805045414 / ISBN 13: 9780805045413

Editore: Holt Paperbacks, 1998

Codice articolo 0805045414-4-36092691

Riassunto:

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.

Informazioni sull'autore:

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.

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Titolo: The Inquisitive Cook: Discover the ...
Casa editrice: Holt Paperbacks
Data di pubblicazione: 1998
Legatura: paperback
Condizione: Fair