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mparkerfl's review
4.0
This is a great book if you want to understand the fundamental science behind good food but it's not a standard cookbook are there are very few recipes. If you like to experiment in the kitchen, however, it might be for you. For the recipes that are provided, there are lots of suggestions for variations that you could make to produce a different cuisine or taste.
gilbertbg1's review
5.0
This book is my cooking bible. I read it cover to cover as soon as I got it, and sometimes still just open it to marvel at the charts and illustrations. I regularly use this book to help guide me in the kitchen and elevate my cooking. I recommend this book to anyone and everyone I meet who has any interesting in cooking, in becoming a better cook, or in learning how to cook at all. Samin changed the way I approach food and cooking and I will never be without a copy of this book.
tbf9002's review
5.0
GREAT all encompassing review on the basics of cooking, beautiful and engaging illustrations and great recipes. Definitely buying to add it to the cookbook shelf :)
augur01's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
4.0
Aspirational. Will definitely be returning to this book for reference.
ohclaire's review
5.0
I loved learning the theory behind cooking! Also, the illustrations and guides are really lovely. I am currently baking a chicken (my first time + the first recipe from this book I am following) so we shall see what happens! Really inspiring and good for people who love learning and food.
jamesbooks's review
5.0
Love the science and reasoning behind all her recommendations. This definitely is not your typical cooking book...but in a good way. I find myself captivated easily. I consider myself a great cook and I'm learning so much.