An international celebrity and founder of molecular gastronomy, or the scientific investigation of culinary practice, Herve This is known for his ground-breaking research into the chemistry and physics behind everyday cooking. His work is consulted widely by amateur cooks and professional chefs and has changed the way food is approached and prepared all over the world.

In Kitchen Mysteries, Herve This offers a second helping of his world-renowned insight into the science of cooking, answering such fundamental questions as what causes vegetables to change color when cooked and how...

A comprehensive reference to molecular gastronomy, this book highlights techniques that have enabled chefs to achieve new and better ways of preparing food. The book takes an interdisciplinary approach encompassing the physics, biology, and chemistry of food as well as food preparation along with practical tips on molecular cooking. It offers an introductory overview and perspective on key issues and contains a complete A-Z guide to scientific terminology, ingredients, tools, and methods, as well as innovative recipes by world-renowned chefs.