The Inquisitive Cook: Discover the Unexpected Science of the Kitchen
Gardiner, Anne; Wilson, Sue; The Exploratorium
ISBN 10: 0805045414 ISBN 13: 9780805045413
Published by Holt Paperbacks, 1998
Used
Paperback
From
ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 24 March 2009
This specific item is no longer available.
About this Item
Description:
May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0805045414I4N00
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.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Bibliographic Details
Title: The Inquisitive Cook: Discover the ...
Publisher: Holt Paperbacks
Publication Date: 1998
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket