{"product_id":"food-iq-100-questions-answers-and-recipes-to-raise-your-cooking-smarts-isbn-9780063062818","title":"Food IQ: 100 Questions, Answers, and Recipes to Raise Your Cooking Smarts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWINNER OF THE 2023 IACP COOKBOOK AWARD (FOOD ISSUES AND MATTERS)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn the spirit of books like \u003ci\u003eSalt, Fat, Acid, Heat\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFood Lab\u003c\/i\u003e, an informative, entertaining, and essential guide to taking your kitchen smarts to a higher level—from two food world professionals (a chef and a writer). A \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller and one of the top cookbooks of 2022 (\u003ci\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Sporkful\u003c\/i\u003e, CBS Saturday Morning, Today Show).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen food writer Matt Rodbard met chef Daniel Holzman while covering the opening of his restaurant, The Meatball Shop, on New York’s Lower East Side, it was a match made in questions. More than a decade later, the pair have remained steadfast friends—they write a popular column together, and talk, text, and DM about food constantly. Now, in \u003ci\u003eFood IQ\u003c\/i\u003e, they’re sharing their passion, essential kitchen tips, and deep curiosity for home cooking, and the food world zeitgeist, with everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing 100 essential cooking questions and answers, \u003ci\u003eFood IQ\u003c\/i\u003e includes delicious recipes and instructions for a variety of dishes that utilize a wide range of ingredients and methods. Holzman and Rodbard provide essential information every home cook needs on a variety of cooking fundamentals, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy does pasta always taste better in a restaurant?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (The key to a perfect sauce is not pasta water, but a critical step involving . . . emulsification.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhen is it okay to cook with frozen vegetables?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (Deep breath. It’s very much OK, but only with certain types.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat is baker’s math, and why is it the secret to perfect pastry every time?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (It uses the weight of flour as the constant and . . . we have a handy chart for you.) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRodbard and Holzman also offer dozens of delicious recipes, such as Oyakodon—Chicken and Eggs Poached in Sweet Soy Sauce Dashi, The Cast Iron Quesadilla That Will Change the Way You Quesadilla, and 40 Minute Red Sauce. Throughout this culinary reference guide and cookbook readers can expect to find both wisdom and wit, as well as stunning photos and illustrations, and illuminating conversations with notable chefs, writers, and food professionals such as Ina Garten, Roy Choi, Eric Ripert, Helen Rosner, Thérèse Nelson, Priya Krishna, and Claire Saffitz. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom grilling to sous vide, handmade pasta to canned fish, and deconstructing everything from salt and olive oil to organic produce and natural wine, \u003ci\u003eFood IQ\u003c\/i\u003e is a one-stop shop for foodies and home cooks. This guide, blending wit with practical food science, is perfect for everyone from novices to the most-adventurous culinarians. You don’t know what you don’t know.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCooking Fundamentals:\u003c\/b\u003e Learn the “why” behind the “how,” from the secret to perfect sauces to the science of a great sear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExpert Cooking Techniques:\u003c\/b\u003e Master a variety of methods, from classic grilling and making handmade pasta to modern sous vide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMyth-Busting Food Science:\u003c\/b\u003e Get definitive answers to questions you’ve always had, like when to use frozen vegetables and the key to perfect pastry using baker’s math.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChef Wisdom and Interviews:\u003c\/b\u003e Go behind the scenes with insights from a cast of culinary stars, including Ina Garten, Roy Choi, and Eric Ripert.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"As a casual foodie who has graduated from using kosher salt to craving \u003cem\u003eyuzu kosho\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFood IQ \u003c\/em\u003eis the book I didn’t know I needed. With good cheer (and advice for good kimchi – page 292!) Daniel and Matt have scaled the kitchen walls that separate professional cooks from curious eaters and the results are inspiring – not to mention delicious.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAndy Greenwald, critic, showrunner, co-host of The Watch podcast\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I’m a professional food lover but when it comes to cooking, my food IQ is pretty low. Lucky for all of us, Matt and Daniel’s \u003cem\u003eFood IQ\u003c\/em\u003e is off the charts. Here’s everything we need to be smarter in the kitchen, and maybe life. No matter how brilliant you are, I promise you’ll learn something, and laugh with, and love, this book.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhil Rosenthal, creator and host of Somebody Feed Phil\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Full of insights from notable chefs and food writers, this FAQ for food nerds demystifies cooking while weaving in dozens of recipes.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I’ve known Daniel since he was seventeen and from literally ‘hello’ he was a million questions, with a million answers, running a million miles an hour. When I later met Matt, he was the exact same way. So when I heard that these two had come together to answer one hundred questions in the most thorough and explorative way, it made perfect sense. I can’t wait to learn from them both, and I bet there’s already a thousand more questions they are trying to figure out together right now.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRoy Choi, chef and TV host\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A heart-warming story about how a shared love of food led to a lifelong friendship. \u003cem\u003eFood IQ\u003c\/em\u003e is an incredible resource for some of the most commonly asked cooking questions.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEric Ripert, chef-owner of Le Bernardin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Add\u003cem\u003e Food IQ \u003c\/em\u003eto the short list of great books that combine essays, superb recipes, and relatable wisdom to help anyone cook in a smarter way with more impressive results. Daniel and Matt answer the questions that befuddle even serious pros (though we won’t admit it!) and the result is a delicious buffet of adventure learning. Interviews with famous cooks, writers, and chefs are the icing on the cake that I strongly suggest everyone take a second helping of.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAndrew Zimmern, chef and TV host\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eFood IQ\u003c\/em\u003e is a book for how we eat right now, filled with good advice, great recipes, and information that will fascinate even the most experienced cook. And I can't think of a better gift for someone who's new to the kitchen.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRuth Reichl, author of My Kitchen Year\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eFood IQ \u003c\/em\u003ehas everything you've always wanted to know about food, but was afraid to ask. From deep dives into fancy salts and olive oils to the crispiest strategy for cooking boneless chicken breasts, Matt and Daniel answer the hows and whys of cooking, and provide plenty of recipes, to give home cooks the \u003cem\u003esavoir-faire\u003c\/em\u003e to take their kitchen skills to the next level…and beyond!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDavid Lebovitz, author of Drinking French and My Paris Kitchen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Consider this book required reading. Packed with fresh food facts, expertly articulated research, and delicious, unique recipes (not to mention lots of witty banter!), \u003cem\u003eFood IQ\u003c\/em\u003e is the ultimate resource for the modern home cook. Matt and Daniel’s beautiful work won’t just sit on my shelf, it will be hauled endlessly between my bedside table and ingredient-laden kitchen counter for years to come.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGail Simmons, food expert, TV host, and author of Bringing It Home: Favorite Recipe from a Life of Adventurous Eating\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A modern manifestation of what Harold McGee would have written if he were also a chef. The format and questions are so fun and engaging, yet the solid science and relatable explanations help people think through the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of creating delicious dishes practically. It’s so darn dope.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThérèse Nelson, chef and founder of Black Culinary History\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eFood IQ\u003c\/em\u003e is like having a chef buddy with you at all times, whispering suggestions in your ear. 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It’s like a homework assignment from that one teacher in fifth grade that you actually wanted to complete.”   - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJason Stewart, DJ and co-host of the How Long Gone podcast\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Wave","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889634963685,"sku":"NP9780063062818","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063062818.jpg?v=1730231646","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/food-iq-100-questions-answers-and-recipes-to-raise-your-cooking-smarts-isbn-9780063062818","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}