Cookwise: The Secrets of Cooking Revealed

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Customer Reviews:

a classic filled with information [Posted on 2008-06-12]
This book is often rated tops in terms of well presented, thorough information on the basics of how cooking and baking work.

A Cook's Secret Weapon! [Posted on 2008-08-01]
This book is an absolute gem! I have learned so much from "Cookwise" and am constantly referring to it for information (and inspiration). Ms. Corriher excels in explaining the science of cooking in an easy-to-understand format that does not patronize. She is knowledgeable and passionate about her subject and seems to have a sincere interest in helping her readers become better cooks. From learning the differences between flours and in which instances to use them for successful results to making a lemon meringue pie with meringue that doesn't weep, it's all in here.

I've read this book from cover to cover and seven chapters discuss bread and breadmaking techniques; how to bake successful pie crusts, cookies and cakes; the role of eggs in cooking and baking; sauces; cooking methods for fruits and vegetables; meat and seafood cookery; and last but by no means least, desserts.

If you love cooking and indeed want to become wiser, get this book! You'll be very pleased you did.

Excellent resource for the serious cook [Posted on 2008-10-02]
"Cookwise" is the science of cooking- the how and why ingredients react, and the different results of making minor adjustments with cooking methods or ingredients. I have used many of the recipes in this book, and I have been able to tweak some of my own recipes, making them so much better. I am SO GLAD I ordered this book. I would highly recommend it.

Everything I was looking for [Posted on 2008-12-15]
I wanted the facts about the chemistry and interaction of the ingredients, the whys and hows, and this book has it. Definitely well worth the trouble.

Great reference tool! [Posted on 2008-12-29]
This book is great to use as a reference tool. The author departs both, scientific insight as to "how and why" things are in the cooking world and practical recipes with which to experiment using her tips. I highly recommend this book for beginners to intermediate level cooks.

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