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

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.