345572 Sat Nov 25 05:41:51 -0800 2006 5 33 Food Media and News 0 2045959 What are your favorite food science books? I bought H. McGee's book On Food and Cooking years ago, and browsed the 2nd edition a few years ago prior to giving it to my son. While browsing a bookstore I noticed several other books that seemed to be in the same spirit: S Corriher's Cookwise This's Molecular Gastronomy Wolke's What Einstein told his cook Schneider's Improvisational Cook Sat Nov 25 05:41:51 -0800 2006 12139 paulj 1 2046456 Shirley Corriher's Cookwise is a perfect accompaniment for McGee's tome. I have both of the CIA books for both savory and pastry cooking. Alton Browns, "I'm just here for the food" is a worthwhile purchase for those interested in food science. Sat Nov 25 18:39:27 -0800 2006 2045959 22220 Kelli2006 1 2047511 "how to read a french fry" is a great read... i forget who the author is. Sun Nov 26 09:56:14 -0800 2006 2045959 17837 tuttifrutti 1 2047664 The author is Russ Parsons. Also, Jeffrey Steingartens' books will often have food science information in them. Sun Nov 26 15:25:37 -0800 2006 2045959 12213 jillp 1 2047772 Food Science isn't a "sexy" subject like some others, yet we wouldn't be where we are without this knowledge. You're certainly on the right track with Corriher & McGee. If you are looking for a serious Food Science textbook, I recommend "Foundations of Food Preparation". It might be available from Alibris, I bought it used in a college bookstore. It isn't a "fun" read but is packed with information. Contact CIA and Johnson & Wales asking what textbook they use for their Food Science curriculum. I would also seek information from Nach Waxman, owner of NYC's Kitchen Arts & Letters bookstore. Robert Wolke has two books, so in addition to the original "What Einstein Told His Cook" there is "WETHC 2". Sun Nov 26 17:06:18 -0800 2006 2045959 15743 Sherri 1 2048918 Besides the modern entries, there are the classics such as Brillat-Savarin' Physiology of Taste. Mon Nov 27 05:36:07 -0800 2006 2045959 13445 Louise