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ISBN: 9780393329421
Year: 2010
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 368
Description:
Does drinking soft drink contribute to global warming? Why do we
salt the water for boiling pasta? Why don?t the amounts of
fats on food labels add up? In this fun and accessible book, Robert
L Wolke provides reliable and witty explanations to these and over
100 other everyday kitchen queries. In a humorous style Wolke
debunks common kitchen misconceptions and helps readers to see
through confusing food advertising and labeling. Just like having a
scientist at your side, this book answers your questions in plain,
non-technical terms. Discover why cooked foods turn brown, how to
remove excess salt from soup and what makes a container
?microwave safe?.
ISBN: 9780393329421
Year: 2010
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 368
Description:
Does drinking soft drink contribute to global warming? Why do we
salt the water for boiling pasta? Why don?t the amounts of
fats on food labels add up? In this fun and accessible book, Robert
L Wolke provides reliable and witty explanations to these and over
100 other everyday kitchen queries. In a humorous style Wolke
debunks common kitchen misconceptions and helps readers to see
through confusing food advertising and labeling. Just like having a
scientist at your side, this book answers your questions in plain,
non-technical terms. Discover why cooked foods turn brown, how to
remove excess salt from soup and what makes a container
?microwave safe?.