The Kitchen as Laboratory
Author | : Cesar Vega |
Publisher | : Columbia University Press |
Total Pages | : 338 |
Release | : 2013-08-13 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780231153454 |
ISBN-10 | : 0231153457 |
Rating | : 4/5 (57 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Kitchen as Laboratory written by Cesar Vega and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2013-08-13 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this global collaboration of essays, chefs and scientists test various hypotheses and theories concerning? the physical and chemical properties of food. Using traditional and cutting-edge tools, ingredients, and techniques, these pioneers create--and sometimes revamp--dishes that respond to specific desires, serving up an original encounter with gastronomic practice. From grilled cheese sandwiches, pizzas, and soft-boiled eggs to Turkish ice cream, sugar glasses, and jellified beads, the essays in The Kitchen as Laboratory cover a range of culinary creations and their history and culture. They consider the significance of an eater's background and dining atmosphere and the importance of a chef's methods, as well as strategies used to create a great diversity of foods and dishes. Contributors end each essay with their personal thoughts on food, cooking, and science, thus offering rare insight into a professional's passion for experimenting with food.