Now the editors have compiled much of their knowledge into a book called “The Science of Good Cooking” (America’s Test Kitchen, $40). This 500-page volume has about 400 recipes that illustrate 50 ...

TO THE NAKED EYE, it’s a soup crock covered with a golden-brown cloak of puff pastry. To David Houggy, president of the Aspen Science Center, the flaky crust over each portion of saffron tomato bisque ...

Chef and molecular gastronomist Wylie Dufresne of wd~50 uses science to create innovative dishes. He's experimented with hydrocolloid gums--specifically xanthan gum, which resulted in the creation of ...

Cooking food is one of the activities that makes humanity unique. It's not just about what tastes good: advances in cooking technology have been a constant part of our progress, from the ability to ...

Introduction: The case for science inspired by the kitchen / César Vega, Job Ubbink, and Erik van der Linden -- The science of a grilled cheese sandwich / Jennifer Kimmel -- Sound appeal / Malcolm ...

The way we think about nutrition is undergoing a quiet but profound revolution. It’s no longer only about counting calories or following simplistic few dietary rules. Today, the conversation is far ...