Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
The Food Lab Better Home Cooking Through Science
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
9.5
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/10
Total Reviews
1000
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472
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Baking
161cook, recipes, science, book, cookbook
+99%
" ... Really great book if you want to understand the chemistry/magic of cooking. ... "
" ... If you are looking for real science and math that makes sense, take a look at Harold McGee’s “On Food and Cooking - The Science and Lore of the Kitchen”. ... Other than that, I would recommend buying cookbooks from experts in each field you care to explore for recipes . ... "
" ... a fresh whift of cooking air! ... "
" ... Intermingled with the science and humor are great recipes to use to incorporate some of what you learn from the science. ... That's right, he takes you through the tests he does to find the right way to do things by stepping through incremental cooking times and temperature settings. ... "
" ... Have been using it to learn different cooking techniques. ... "
" ... Love the scientific approach to understanding the best cooking practices. ... "
" ... Very informative and some good recipes. ... "
" ... Obviously an excellent resource for any cook! ... "
Food Items
105cook, cooking, food, recipe, cookbook
+97%
-3%
" ... Really great book if you want to understand the chemistry/magic of cooking. ... "
" ... a fresh whift of cooking air! ... "
" ... Even simple things like fried potatoes. ... "
" ... The food was amazing, no other way to describe it. ... "
" ... This book is more like a food bible. ... "
" ... Very informative and some good recipes. ... "
" ... Obviously an excellent resource for any cook! ... "
" ... The book is just so totally awesome in a food nerd kind of way! ... "
As Gift
48loved, book, gifts, christmas, copy
+100%
" ... I have purchased this book multiple times to give as gifts. ... "
" ... It was a gift and I am looking forward to sampling the results. ... "
" ... It was a gift for our son and he loved it. ... "
" ... Gave as a gift to my brother and he loved it! ... "
" ... Bought it as a gift for my husband. ... "
" ... It will be my "go to" gift when going to a wedding. ... "
" ... Got this as a gift - we've given it pride of place so that both of us can peruse at our leisure. ... "
" ... I had one given to me and this was a gift. ... and the receiver of the gift cannot stop talking about it. ... "
Freebies
44recipes, cook, cooking, cookbook, good cook book
+98%
-2%
" ... It is a no fail book. ... "
" ... What an interesting book! ... "
" ... Some of my own cooking practices have benefited immensely from this book. ... "
" ... If you're into science and obsessively researched, foolproof recipes with lots of discussion . ... "
" ... Get a good thermometer, which the cook book recommends. ... "
" ... My repertoire has been vastly expanded based on the foundational recipes in this book. ... "
" ... If you are a cook, buy this book. ... "
" ... This is a great food book. ... "
Programs
36cooking, book, learn, scientific, techniques
+97%
-3%
" ... Really great book if you want to understand the chemistry/magic of cooking. ... "
" ... Have been using it to learn different cooking techniques. ... "
" ... Obviously an excellent resource for any cook! ... "
" ... a whole different way to think of cooking ... "
" ... This book has made a sea change in the way I cook. ... "
" ... A must have for any curious cook. ... "
" ... It really helps you understand food and techniques - gives you insight that will make you a better cook. ... "
" ... Excellent book for both the novice and experienced cook. ... "
For Kids
25christmas, son loved, science, kenji, copy
+96%
-4%
" ... Thanks, Kenji, for a great book that I treasure and will pass along to my kids. ... "
" ... It is a very unusual and enjoyable cookbook especially for science teachers! ... "
" ... This has been a great resource and has made me a better culinary arts instructor. ... "
" ... He LOVES the book. ... "
" ... I was given one for Christmas and liked it so much that I bought this copy for my son. ... "
" ... My brother bought it for me for Christmas one year, and my parents liked it so much that they stole it, so I bought myself a new one. ... "
" ... People who I think would not enjoy this book: Trained cooks/advanced home cooks, people uninterested in science, people looking for novel/adventurous/ethnic cuisine. ... "
" ... My aunt saw it had bought it for her husband and kids, etc. ... "
Heating
21science, lab, cooking, cookbook, science of food
+95%
-5%
" ... I love the Science of food explanations behind it . ... "
" ... I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE "The Food Lab" cookbook! ... "
" ... if you like the know the science behind food ... "
" ... I love the science behind food cooking ... "
" ... My favorite food book of all time! ... "
" ... This may be my new favorite food book. ... "
" ... It tells you the science of how to cook food correctly. ... "
" ... The science of food is so important. ... "
Ease of Use
16learn, recipes, science, easy to follow, kenji
+100%
" ... Intermingled with the science and humor are great recipes to use to incorporate some of what you learn from the science. ... Even if you never use a single recipe in the book, I highly recommend reading this book to learn from Kenji's experience and test results. ... "
" ... Not your average cookbook, very readable as a book. ... "
" ... Kenji's writing style is entertaining and very easy to grasp, and you do not need to be a chef or a scientist to understand what he's getting at. ... "
" ... The website is a nice companion to it though. ... "
" ... Great scientific literature while also being easy to follow for the recipes. ... "
" ... It is both a book with recipes and a book full of interesting things to learn and know. ... "
" ... If you don't know, you should read this book: it's the kind of stuff you'll learn about. ... "
" ... I know I probably am rambling but wanted to be concise with the feedback but trying very hard to convey how wonderful this book is. ... "
Design
16look forward, detail, appearance, trendy, thick
+94%
-6%
" ... Very detailed and goes into a lot of the trendy/foody processes in an entertaining style. ... "
" ... If you like Alton Brown's methods then you'll most certainly enjoy J. Kenji's work in this book. ... "
" ... I can finally make the perfect hard boiled egg, no more chalky yolks and rubbery whites! ... I look forward to continuing my culinary education through your humorous and clever book. ... "
" ... Haven't made it through the whole thing yet, but I'm quite impressed with the level of detail. ... "
" ... Very interesting perspective. ... "
" ... Same attention to detail and writing flair. ... "
" ... Maybe this is by design. ... Finally, the design. ... This book seems like it was designed by someone not very thoughtful and with little design experience. ... "
" ... It's a nice, presentable book. ... "
Marketplace
11expected, amazon, thank you kenji, thank, seriouseats
+82%
-18%
" ... Thank you Kenji! ... "
" ... If you read seriouseats.com and LOVE it? ... "
" ... thank you, KenjiIgnore that one lousy review. ... "
" ... Does exactly what it says. ... "
" ... This is the real deal. ... "
" ... Some of it can be found (for free) on his site, but not all of it. ... "
" ... an excellent value from Amazon. ... "
" ... Great value here on Amazon. ... "
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