“It is not enough to know the principles, one needs to know how to manipulate.” – Michael Faraday
This is the man, the founder of Molecular Gastronomy. Along with fellow colleagues, he defined the science behind cooking. His prose is simple and unabashed. On topics like making stock, to tenderness and juiciness, to how salt affects taste and algal fibers.
This book is Michael Ruhlman’s second in-depth book into the world of the Culinary Institute of America (CIA). His first book being The Making of a Chef: Mastering Heat at the Culinary Institute of America.
Foodie Classic. Ahead of its time. Many imitators, few successes. For true culinary epicureans Fergus Henderson is the standard for “total utilization.” He was doing offal when it was taboo, while others were gaining stardom and Michelin Stars serving truffles, foie gras, and fillet mignon. Henderson would not give way to trends and fads, staying true to his vision of a craftsmanship by elevating “alternate cuts” of meat on his menu. I’ll finish this post by quoting well known chefs who would be humbled in his presence.
Anthony Bourdain is pretty well known. Unlike some of his contemporaries, he has done a good job of keeping close to his personality. While some other celebrity chefs have poured their efforts into reality shows, toothpaste commercials, prepared foods, gimmicky food appliances and dumbed down chain restaurants, Bourdain has kept his efforts focused on food.
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