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Cooking for Geeks: Real Science, Great Cooks, and Good Food

Paperback • 2015 • English

Cooking for Geeks: Real Science, Great Cooks, and Good Food

By Jeff Potter

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About the book

Why do we cook the way we do? Are you the innovative type, used to expressing your creativity instead of just following recipes? Do you want to learn to be a better cook or curious about the science behind what happens to food as it cooks? More than just a cookbook, Cooking for Geeks applies your curiosity to discovery, inspiration, and invention in the kitchen. Why do we bake some things at 350 F/175 C and others at 375 F/190 C? Why is medium-rare steak so popular? And just how quickly does a p...Show more

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ISBN

9781491928059

Publisher

O'Reilly Media, Inc, USA

Published year

2015

Language

English

Original title

Cooking for Geeks: Real Science, Great Cooks, and Good Food

Format

Paperback

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