Culinary Reactions
The Everyday Chemistry of Cooking

Interesting book about chemistry in cooking -- has "real chemistry" plus practical applications (how to substitute certain ingredients, modify sizes, etc.). Probably a bit more on the "introducing chemistry concepts in a fun way" side than "making cooking easier" or "structured presentation of chemi......more

Remember that class you took in college that was just because you needed to fill some hours and what the hell, it sounded fun. And it turns out to be interesting, but kinda meh...and you get an A because you show up. This is that class. It is fun, it is interesting, but it's not world changing. The wr......more

Interesting book about chemistry in the kitchen which includes unusual recipes, written with warmth and humor. I purchased the book, assuming it would be heavily about cooking and lightly about chemistry; the balance is the opposite. If the chemical terms and information about foams, colloids, emusi......more

Well, this book was more about chemical bonds and molecule diagrams than it was about why baking soda does whatever it does and how to change your recipes. I really wanted more of the idiot's guide to cooking chemistry. Instead it was just chemistry-chemistry. I took intro chemistry several times in......more

Ever wondered what happens to your food as you prepare it? Culinary Reactions explains all the science. I learned quite a few things. The author’s sense of humor, particularly in some of the included recipes, is fabulous. As a added bonus, the author’s adorable little parrot makes several appearance......more