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Cookwise: The Secrets of Cooking Revealed
by Shirley Corriher
from William Morrow Cookbooks

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

• A Cook's Secret Weapon!
  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... more info

• a classic filled with information
  This book is often rated tops in terms of well presented, thorough information on the basics of how cooking and baking work.

• Great book!
  I enjoy reading this book bits at a time. Usually, I have to re-read the same section just to make sure I've understood the science Shirley is laying out.
  I haven't tried any of the recipes. I bought it because I always like how Shirley explains things to us when she pops in on Alton Brown's show, Good Eats.
  It's a very enjoyable and interesting book. If you like learning the science behind cooking, but you're not a scientist. This book may be for you.

• Duh! CookWiser
  Little I didn't know.
  Lots of info on subjects I'm not interested in.
  Andy

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