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Cook, Taste, Learn

How the Evolution of Science Transformed the Art of Cooking
By Guy Crosby
Series: Arts and Traditions of the Table: Perspectives on Culinary History
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Cook, Taste, Learn by Guy Crosby explores the fascinating relationship between cooking and science. The book delves into the scientific principles behind culinary techniques, offering readers insights into how ingredients interact and transform through cooking. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, it aims to enhance both your understanding and enjoyment of food.
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If you enjoy delving into the science behind culinary arts, with a focus on how cooking techniques impact flavour and nutrition, this book might be a fascinating read for you. It offers an insightful blend of culinary knowledge and scientific explanation, ideal for curious cooks looking to deepen their understanding of food preparation.

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Guy Crosby offers a lively tour of the history and science behind the art of cooking, with a focus on achieving a healthy daily diet. He traces the evolution of cooking from its earliest origins, recounting the innovations that have unraveled the mysteries of health and taste.

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Cooking food is one of the activities that makes humanity unique. It's not just about what tastes good: advances in cooking technology have been a constant part of our progress, from the ability to control fire to the emergence of agriculture to modern science's understanding of what happens at a molecular level when we apply heat to food. Mastering new ways of feeding ourselves has resulted in leaps in longevity and explosions in population—and the potential of cooking science is still largely untapped.

In Cook, Taste, Learn, the food scientist and best-selling author Guy Crosby offers a lively tour of the history and science behind the art of cooking, with a focus on achieving a healthy daily diet. He traces the evolution of cooking from its earliest origins, recounting the innovations that have unravelled the mysteries of health and taste.

Crosby explains why both home cooks and professional chefs should learn how to apply cooking science, arguing that we can improve the nutritional quality and gastronomic delight of everyday eating. Science-driven changes in the way we cook can help reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases and enhance our quality of life.

The book features accessible explanations of complex topics as well as a selection of recipes that illustrate scientific principles. Cook, Taste, Learn reveals the possibilities for transforming cooking from a craft into the perfect blend of art and science.

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Cook, Taste, Learn by Guy Crosby is praised for combining culinary exploration with scientific insight, offering a captivating blend of history, chemistry, and cooking science. The book is lauded for making complex scientific concepts accessible and engaging, offering a thorough education for food enthusiasts and chefs alike. It is celebrated for its engaging narrative and the way it transforms cooking from just a craft into a harmonious mix of art and science, making it especially appealing to those with an interest in the technical aspects of food preparation.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9780231192934

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 August 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Columbia University Press

Illustration: 39 illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 600g

Pages: 208

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Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food Education & Reference Engineering, Technology & Agriculture Guy Crosby New Release Cook Books Non-Fiction Series: Arts and Traditions of the Table: Perspectives on Culinary History

About the Author

Guy Crosby is an adjunct associate professor at Harvard University, and formerly an associate professor in the Department of Chemistry and Food Science at Framingham State University. Prior to his work as a professor he spent thirty years in the food industry at FMC Corporation and Opta Food Ingredients, Inc. He is the co-author of The Science of Good Cooking (2012) and Cook's Science (2016).

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