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Cooking: The Quintessential Art – eBook

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eBook details

  • Authors: Herve This, Pierre Gagnaire
  • File Size: 4 MB
  • Format: PDF
  • Length: 368 pages
  • Series: California Studies in Food and Culture (Book 23)
  • Publisher: University of California Press
  • Publication Date: April 21, 2010
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0520265947
  • ISBN-13: 9780520265943
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In the captivating ebook Cooking: The Quintessential Art (PDF), the journey begins with a thought-provoking question: “How can we reasonably judge a meal?” This engaging exploration surpasses the insights of Brillat-Savarin, who set the stage over a century ago. Authored by the innovative mind of Hervé This, a pioneer in the realm of molecular gastronomy alongside the late physicist Nicholas Kurti, this work delves deep into the aesthetic nuances of culinary excellence through a series of dynamic, playful, and intellectually stimulating dialogues.

As This examines the intricate role of cuisine within Western culture, he covers a mesmerizing array of subjects and introduces a groundbreaking methodology for assessing the artistry of cooking. The ebook is further enriched by exquisite dishes crafted by the esteemed chef Pierre Gagnaire, who lends his compelling insights throughout. His commentary unveils the inspiration that fuels one of the globe’s premier culinary artists.

Prepare for an exhilarating intellectual feast, as this ebook not only celebrates the art of cooking but also advocates for transformative thinking about food. It stands as a sophisticated dialogue fit for a lively dinner party, emphasizing the importance of open-mindedness and innovation in culinary practice.

### Reviews

An intellectual exercise wholly removed from food-entertainment television.” — Booklist 2008
Composed with careful planning, unique ingredients and an element of novelty that will leave your taste buds in awe.” — World Literature Today 2009
A solid, intellectual and charming case for why food sits and will remain, on the front lines of global artistic and cultural relevance.” — Denver Post 2008
A quality addition to any bookshelf; it has much to contribute to the longstanding discussion of cooking as an art, and of chefs as artists.” — Gastronomica 2010

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