Bring food science out of the lab and into your kitchen with Dr. Stuart Farrimond’s bestselling book, The Science of Cooking. This accessible, visually rich guide answers the questions home cooks ask every day — from How do I make the perfect poached egg? to Why does chocolate taste so good? and Should I refrigerate my eggs?

Packed with clear explanations, practical advice, and step-by-step techniques, this book equips you with the scientific know-how to improve every meal. Learn which vegetables are best raw, how to cook flawless steak or tender fish, whether it’s safe to reheat rice, and how to make recipes more reliable, more intuitive, and more delicious.

Organised by major food groups — including meat, poultry, seafood, grains, vegetables, herbs, dairy, and chocolate — each chapter breaks down culinary concepts with:

• Step-by-step methods that illustrate essential techniques

• Striking diagrams and graphics that reveal what’s happening inside your food

• Science-based answers to the cooking questions you’ve always wondered about

• Practical tips that help you master flavour, texture, and timing

From soft ice cream to perfect risotto, from steaming to seasoning, this book shows the why behind great cooking, helping you become a smarter, more confident home cook.

Beautifully designed and endlessly informative, The Science of Cooking is ideal for curious beginners, intuitive cooks, food lovers, and kitchen-science enthusiasts — and it makes an impressive coffee-table gift for the whole family.