CookWise: The Hows & Whys of Successful Cooking, The Secrets of Cooking Revealed
by Shirley O. Corriher
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Author: Shirley O. CorriherEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1997-08-21
ISBN: 0688102298
Number of pages: 524
Publisher: William Morrow Cookbooks
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Book Review: 5* content, 2* layout
Summary: 4 Stars
The substance of this book, which I have had since 1998 and frequently consult, is worth a five-star rating. Unfortunately, the editorial idiots got a little too creative with the layout, resulting in a book which is neither a textbook nor a cookbook.
The topics have interspersed illustrative recipes which detract from the logical presentation of the material. I would have included the recipes as an appendix, or at a minimum, at the end of each chapter. This would have enhanced the presentation and would have made it easier to wade through the material.
The book makes sense for folk like me with formal training in science, however, it is not a chemistry textbook. Yes, the author authoritatively explains physical principles, but does so at a newspaper reading level.
To reiterate: the content is solid; the layout is weak.
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