Inquisitive Cook : Discover How a Pinch of Curiosity Can Improve Your Cooking

English

ISBN: 0805045414

EAN: 9780805045413

Category: Cooking / General

Publisher: Holt & Company, Henry

Release Date: 08/31/1998

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 cooks queries, quick tips, and even recipes that will delight anyone interested in becoming a more knowledgable cook.

Inquisitive Cook : Discover How a Pinch of Curiosity Can Improve Your Cooking

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Height: 0.37 inches

Width: 5.5 inches

Length: 8.5 inches

Weight: 7.58 oz

Pages: 160