The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science | 
Today was the first time I visited my library since the pandemic started, it was so nice to finally be there in person! Also went to Barnes & Noble for the first time in ages and bought the tagged book. Two of my kids also got or renewed their own library cards because they are fully vaccinated as of last Saturday. Lots of good bookish stuff today. #bookhaul
Time to pull out my favourite cookbook. Peeping for tomorrow‘s dinner.
We are celebrating solstice a little early. Trying to fit it around everyone‘s schedule was a bit of a challenge this year. I know I say it all the time, but this cookbook is the best cookbook. Happy early Solstice, Littens!
so-soThis chunkster of a cookbook is great for someone who is looking for evidence based recipes. Ever wondered if you should salt your steaks before grilling? J. Kenji Lopez-Alt has tried 5 different ways of doing it and provides graphs to show you the results. Oddly enough, he also writes like he thinks he should be some sort of stand-up comedian, taking cracks at his wife and mother in a strangely off-putting way. Skip the text if you can.
Love seeing action like this from people whose politics I didn‘t necessarily know anything about, but whose work I‘ve enjoyed. Kenji is my go-to chef on Serious Eats, and his book is great for its blend of storytelling and science. Looks like I know one meal I‘ll be making this weekend. #betterthanchickfila
Anyone participating in #POCathon?? I just found out about it on Instagram and twitter and I‘m in. I went to my nearest shelves to find this book of poetry to meet one of the challenges, then saw my coffee table book in the background: also qualifies for the ‘thon, though there‘s no cookbook challenge 😋 Also featured: a Soul box from Penzeys, which needs to be mailed to Seattle. From like six months ago.
Gonna try a cookbook next.
pickI love to cook but deep down I‘m a science nerd. If you break something down with science, I‘m yours. This book is not just a cookbook, it is THE reference book you absolutely need for your kitchen. Want to make the perfect poached egg? He‘s got you. Need lots of pictures so you know what you‘re doing? He‘s got you. And there‘s good food too.
Holy toledo this thing is a BRICK. Actually it‘s more like a cinder block. I almost dropped the box when he handed it to me. 💪ðŸ¼#bookmail
Sunday-ing. I own a lot of cookbooks. This is my favorite. Ever.
Birthday dinner for Ian! Kenji López-Alt is a genius and we made beef Wellington and mac + cheese + creamed spinach with his recipes. Followed by birthday chocolate brownies with peanut butter frosting ??!
pickGood morning! Here's some cookbook love â¤ï¸: The Food Lab is amazing. It's GIGANTIC and filled with the most specific and science-y recipes that are guaranteed to please and teach you something new. For anyone who follows Kenji & his work, buy this one!
Today we made his buttermilk pancakes (some plain and some with my favorite addition of dried cranberries). They are fluffy and delicious and even though it takes about 30 min, it's SO worth it.
Finally, time to sit quietly with my best loot. #thankssanta #foodlit #cookbooks
"I am a nerd, and I'm proud of it."
What a great way to start a cookbook!
I'm gonna have to show this to my algebra teacher, we just discussed the inverse square law last week ðŸ˜
Let's hope this was a good use of the $10 off $25 amazon coupon... #LitsyCooks
I may still be slightly sick, but Thanksgiving isn't going to plan itself ;) This book is my newest cookbook obsession #recomendsday dropping the science on the how and why of cooking!
I have many overflowing shelves of cookbooks. This one is my favorite. Flawless food every time. #cookbooklove #photoadaynov16
Fun annotations! 😂 I had to return the book before I was finished though; someone put it on hold. I'll end up checking this one out again.
Dear Husband, this book was written for you, and all those who geek out when the latest issue of Cooks Illustrated arrives in the mail. I'm sorry I didn't crack the cover of this library book before Father's Day, but I don't believe there is a Statute of Limitations on gifts. @Pokhra
