Examine how cooking is more than an art-it's a science-and see how understanding this discipline can give you tastier results and a better appreciation for what you create.
Wondrium Pilots: The Science of Cooking
Who has room on their kitchen counter for a microscope? Let us show you the science behind everyday cooking instead.
Overview
01: The Science of Cooking
Cooking can sometimes seem like magic. You mix things, stir things, heat things, and viola! All things transform to different things! It’s not magic—it’s science. Looking at the components in a simple roux, Chef Ted Russin of The Culinary Institute of America explains how each ingredient combines with another—while heat changes the consistency and flavors—and demonstrates principals of chemistry at work while teaching you how to make the base foundation of many popular soups and stews.
42 min
