--- product_id: 254207911 title: "Scribner Book Company On Food And Cooking: The Science And Lore Of The Kitchen" price: "€ 83.80" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/254207911-scribner-book-company-on-food-and-cooking-the-science-lore store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Global culinary traditions explored 35+ years classic knowledge 100+ new scientific illustrations Scribner Book Company On Food And Cooking: The Science And Lore Of The Kitchen **Price:** € 83.80 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔍 Unlock the science behind every bite — cook smarter, impress effortlessly! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Scribner Book Company On Food And Cooking: The Science And Lore Of The Kitchen - **How much does it cost?** € 83.80 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/254207911-scribner-book-company-on-food-and-cooking-the-science-lore) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Practical Kitchen Wisdom:** Clear, accessible explanations that empower you to select, prepare, and transform ingredients like a pro. - • **Bridging Science & History:** Masterfully blends molecular gastronomy with the evolution of cooking techniques worldwide. - • **Highly Acclaimed & Trusted:** Top-ranked bestseller with a 4.8-star rating from over 2,500 passionate readers. - • **Timeless Culinary Authority:** Over three decades as the go-to kitchen science bible for pros and food lovers alike. - • **Scientifically Rich & Updated:** Fully revised edition with two-thirds more content and 100+ fresh illustrations for deeper insights. ## Overview On Food And Cooking by Harold McGee is a definitive hardcover culinary reference, celebrated for over 35 years. This extensively revised edition expands on the science and lore of food with over 100 new illustrations, offering professional-grade insights into ingredient origins, cooking transformations, and global food traditions. A must-have for anyone serious about mastering the art and science of cooking. ## Description A Kitchen Classic For Over 35 Years, And Hailed By Time Magazine As A Minor Masterpiece When It First Appeared In 1984, On Food And Cooking Is The Bible Which Food Lovers And Professional Chefs Worldwide Turn To For An Understanding Of Where Our Foods Come From, What Exactly They'Re Made Of, And How Cooking Transforms Them Into Something New And Delicious. For Its Twentieth Anniversary, Harold Mcgee Prepared A New, Fully Revised And Updated Edition Of On Food And Cooking. He Has Rewritten The Text Almost Completely, Expanded It By Two-Thirds, And Commissioned More Than 100 New Illustrations. As Compulsively Readable And Engaging As Ever, The New On Food And Cooking Provides Countless Eye-Opening Insights Into Food, Its Preparation, And Its Enjoyment. On Food And Cooking Pioneered The Translation Of Technical Food Science Into Cook-Friendly Kitchen Science And Helped Birth The Inventive Culinary Movement Known As Molecular Gastronomy. Though Other Books Have Been Written About Kitchen Science, On Food And Cooking Remains Unmatched In The Accuracy, Clarity, And Thoroughness Of Its Explanations, And The Intriguing Way In Which It Blends Science With The Historical Evolution Of Foods And Cooking Techniques. Among The Major Themes Addressed Throughout The New Edition Are:- Traditional And Modern Methods Of Food Production And Their Influences On Food Quality - The Great Diversity Of Methods By Which People In Different Places And Times Have Prepared The Same Ingredients - Tips For Selecting The Best Ingredients And Preparing Them Successfully - The Particular Substances That Give Foods Their Flavors, And That Give Us Pleasure - Our Evolving Knowledge Of The Health Benefits And Risks Of Foods On Food And Cooking Is An Invaluable And Monumental Compendium Of Basic Information About Ingredients, Cooking Methods, And The Pleasures Of Eating. It Will Delight And Fascinate Anyone Who Has Ever Cooked, Savored, Or Wondered About Food. Review: VERY GOOD! - Love this book contains a lot of information and illustration for easier explanation. Very fun to read. Review: Exactly what I wanted and hoped for - An amazing book. Exactly what I was looking for because it talks about why we do certain things to certain ingredients, in a technical but easy to access manner. ## Features - Category Type: Cook - Author: Harold McGee - Binding: Hardcover - Book Language: English - Publisher: Scribner - ISBN: 9780684800011 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #5,116 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #21 in Cooking Education & Reference #26 in Main Courses & Side Dishes #45 in Encyclopedias & Subject Guides | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,538 Reviews | ## Images ![Scribner Book Company On Food And Cooking: The Science And Lore Of The Kitchen - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61w62xpkhWL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ VERY GOOD! *by H***. on 13 August 2021* Love this book contains a lot of information and illustration for easier explanation. Very fun to read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exactly what I wanted and hoped for *by A***R on 10 January 2023* An amazing book. Exactly what I was looking for because it talks about why we do certain things to certain ingredients, in a technical but easy to access manner. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice *by C***N on 29 May 2019* REally nice book, really interesting, good paper quality and came fast and in good conditions! ## Frequently Bought Together - On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen - Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/254207911-scribner-book-company-on-food-and-cooking-the-science-lore](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/254207911-scribner-book-company-on-food-and-cooking-the-science-lore) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-10-07*