Master 50 simple concepts to enjoy a lifetime of success in the kitchen by cooks. We talk to harold mcgee, author of the newly released book on food and cooking. Since denaturation of collagen is a kinetic process it is a function of both temperature and duration of heating. Well, thats not as big a statement as you think, because boiling can actually be pretty complicated. The science of cooking understanding the biology and chemistry behind food and cooking 2016. Use our tags to filter books and find the perfect read for yourself or someone you love. Find recipes and watch episodes of your favorite pbs cooking shows and food programs with our complete directory of national and local shows at pbs food. Harold mcgee, an expert on the science of food and cooking. The science and lore of the kitchen scribner, 1984 author, the curious cook north point press, 1990 palo alto, california. Download food and hidden kitchen podcasts and subscribe to rss feeds. Organized around 50 core principles our test cooks use to develop foolproof recipes, the science of good cooking is a radical new approach to teaching the fundamentals of the kitchen. Npr s book concierge is your guide to 2017s best reads. The future of food environmental journalist amanda little talks about efforts to create a global food supply for a world that will be hotter, drier and more crowded. The science and lore of the kitchen has become a reference tool for many cooks.
Discover how a pinch of curiosity can improve your cooking. Also by cooks illustrated magazine the best chicken recipes perfect. A little bit of science goes a long way in the kitchen, he says. The science and lore of the kitchen scribner, 1984 author, the curious cook north point press, 1990 palo. What gives slow cooked food its texture and taste is when collagen melts to form gelatin at about 160f. The book details the science behind cooking techniques and explains the history behind some of our most popular food items. The science of good cooking npr coverage of the science of good cooking. Master 50 simple concepts to enjoy a lifetime of success in the kitchen by cooks illustrated magazine. Explore recipes, activities, and webcasts that will enhance your understanding of the science behind food and cooking. Unlock a lifetime of successful cooking with this groundbreaking new volume from the editors of cooks illustrated, the magazine that put food science on the map. Npr s book concierge is your guide to 2018s best reads. His latest book, the keys to good cooking, is a howto guide for home chefs in which mcgee, a food science expert, explains techniques for kicking recipes up. Ever heard someone say theyre such a bad cook, they cant even boil water.