My New Read

October 21, 2008

One of my b-day presents was this book – On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen by Harold McGee.

I read about it in a magazine a few months ago and was immediately interested. It came out in 1984 and was revised in 2004 so I know it has been around for a while. Anyone read it?

It is all about the science side of cooking and ingredients. Now, I’ll admit I’m not a chemistry lover, but I do like knowing how things work and why. This extends to my cooking. I really hope it will help me learn how to better combine ingredients and create my own recipes.

If I come across interesting information along the way, I’ll be sure to share it here. I’ve just made it through the introduction and I think I am going to learn a ton.

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  • VeggieGirl October 21, 2008 at 4:01 am

    Oooh, I definitely can’t wait to hear/read how you like the book!!

  • Zesty Cook October 21, 2008 at 6:24 am

    Looking forward to the review 🙂 I get so excited….

    zesty

  • Meg October 21, 2008 at 6:54 am

    Looks interesting. Thanks for sharing!

  • cathy October 21, 2008 at 7:14 am

    I love reading about cooking science! I might have to get this one before you get a chance to review it. I read “What Einstein Told His Cook: Kitchen Science Explained” by Wolke a while back and really enjoyed it.

    Thanks for sharing!

  • laura October 21, 2008 at 8:14 am

    Hey, I got that book for my birthday this year, too 🙂 I have not read it cover to cover, but it’s answered every cooking question I’ve thought to ask it. I should really move it from my desk to the kitchen. A really great book and resource.
    laura at eatingwellanywhere

  • Jenn October 21, 2008 at 9:08 am

    Definitely share! The science behind cooking is fascinating to me!

  • Lori October 21, 2008 at 1:10 pm

    I’ll definitely share. Glad everyone is interested!

    cathy – That book sounds like a good one. I’ll have to look it up.

    laura – No way! Must be a popular b-day present for food/cooking lovers. 🙂 Glad to hear it is so helpful.

  • Erica October 21, 2008 at 5:56 pm

    Very cool! What a great birthday present! Someone loves you 🙂 I haven’t read this but would love to- let me know if its good!

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