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Building a meal : from molecular gastronomy to culinary constructivism

Title
Building a meal : from molecular gastronomy to culinary constructivism / Hervé This ; translated by Malcolm DeBevoise.
Author
This, Hervé.
Publication
New York : Columbia University Press, 2009.

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Description
xiii, 135 p. : ill.; 21 cm.
Summary
Considering six bistro favorites, Hervé This isolates the exact chemical properties that tickle our senses and stimulate our appetites. More important, he identifies methods of culinary construction that appeal to our memories, intelligence, and creativity.
Series Statement
Arts and traditions of the table
Uniform Title
  • Construisons un repas. English
  • Arts and traditions of the table.
Alternative Title
Construisons un repas.
Subject
  • Cooking
  • Molecular gastronomy
  • Food habits > France
  • Cooking, French
Note
  • Includes index.
Language (note)
  • Translated from the French.
Contents
Hard-boiled egg with mayonnaise -- Simple consommé -- Leg of lamb with green beans -- Steak and french fries -- Lemon meringue pie -- A new kind of chocolate mousse.
Call Number
JFD 09-3552
ISBN
  • 9780231144667 (hard cover : alk. paper)
  • 0231144660 (hard cover : alk. paper)
LCCN
2008046268
OCLC
263498344
Author
This, Hervé.
Title
Building a meal : from molecular gastronomy to culinary constructivism / Hervé This ; translated by Malcolm DeBevoise.
Imprint
New York : Columbia University Press, 2009.
Series
Arts and traditions of the table
Arts and traditions of the table.
Language
Translated from the French.
Research Call Number
JFD 09-3552
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