{"product_id":"the-science-chef-isbn-9781119608301","title":"The Science Chef","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eServe Up the Magic of Science with Fun and Kid-Friendly Cooking Experiments\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreak out your best aprons and spatulas: \u003ci\u003eThe Science Chef: 100 Fun Food Experiments and Recipes for Kids, 2nd Edition\u003c\/i\u003e teaches children the basics of science through a variety of fun experiments, activities, and recipes. Each chapter explores a different science topic by giving you an experiment or activity you can do right in your kitchen, followed by easy-to-make recipes using ingredients from the experiment. Altogether there are over 100 experiments, activities, and recipes for you to try. From learning why an onion makes you cry to how to bake the perfect cupcake, you'll bring the fundamentals of science to life in a new, magical way.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Science Chef\u003c\/i\u003e covers a wide variety of scientific areas, like:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow plants grow and produce seeds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow the process of fermentation produces pickles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe basics of nutrition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow acids and bases react together to make baked items rise up in the oven\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhile the first edition of this classic book has delighted readers for over twenty years, this new edition is sure to be an even bigger hit with the kids in your home. Bon Appetit!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering Science in the Kitchen xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparation and Cooking Skills xviii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEquivalents xxii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePots, Pans, and More! xxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSafety Rules! xxxiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNutrition in a Nutshell xxxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRules of the Game for Food Safety xxxvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1. Questions, Questions, Questions!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow Does Food Cook?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiment: Which Potato Cooks Faster? 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHeat Transfer and Cooking 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Happened in the Experiment? 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecipes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Baked Potatoes 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBroccoli and Cheddar Stuffed Potatoes 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmashed Potatoes 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAir-Fried French Fries 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePotato Skins with Cheddar and Salsa 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrunchy Country Potato Salad 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate-a-Potato Party 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuinoa-and-Salsa-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Awesome Avocado Sauce 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAwesome Avocado Sauce 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Does Popcorn Pop?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiment: How Do You Get the Most Pops? 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePopcorn Science 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Happened in the Experiment? 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecipes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Best Popcorn 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“New” Fashioned Kettle Corn 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePopcorn Power Bars 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrail Mix Popcorn 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Movie Time” Cheddar Cheese and Chive Popcorn 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePopcorn Santa Fe 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpringtime Pastel Popcorn Treats 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Do Onions Make You Cry?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiment: How Can I Cut Onions Without Crying? 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnions and Enzymes 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Happened in the Experiment? 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecipes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“A Plus” Air-Fried Onion Rings 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCheesy Cauliflower and Onion Bake 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Does Toast Brown?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiment: Which Toasts Better? 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Science of Browning 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Happened in the Experiment? 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecipes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAwesome Avocado Toast 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHigh Tea Cinnamon Toast 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeanut Butter and Jelly French Toast Cutouts 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLinzer Tart French Toast 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrawberry Butter 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreamy Herb and Chive Spread 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRalph’s Zippy Hummus 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow Does a Bean Sprout?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiment: Which Beans Will Start to Grow? 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom Seed to Plant 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Happened in the Experiment? 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecipes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSouthwestern Dinner Salad 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Aquafabulous” Cornbread 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSanta Fe Cheesy Black Bean Soup 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuick-and-Easy Lunchtime Burrito 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow Do Sauces Thicken?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiment: Which is the Better Thickener? 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll About Thickeners 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Happened in the Experiment? 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecipes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOver-the-Rainbow Mac and Cheese 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChile Con Queso Dip 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow Does Bread Rise?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiment: How Does Sugar Affect Yeast’s Growth? 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteps to Make Bread 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Happened in the Experiment? 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecipes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll-American White Bread 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Pizza Dough 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePossibilities Pizza 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Saucy” Sausage and Veggie Stromboli 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonkey Bread 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is Baking Powder?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiment: Does Temperature Affect How Much Baking Powder Bubbles? 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBaking Powder and Quick Breads 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Happened in the Experiment? 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecipes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBaking Powder Drop Biscuits 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreakfast Strawberry Shortcakes 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicnic Time Carrot, Coconut, and Currant Bread 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtein-Packed Blueberry Pancakes 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Muffins with Variations 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat Happens When You Beat Egg Whites or Cook Eggs?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiment: Which Egg Whites Whip Up Faster? 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll About Eggs 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Happened in the Experiment? 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecipes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Best Veggie Quiche Recipe 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustom Omelets 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAngel Food Cake 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II No More Boxes, Cans, or Jars: Do It Yourself!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMake-Your-Own Salad Dressings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActivity: Make-Your-Own Mayonnaise 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmulsions 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Happened in the Activity? 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecipes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrendy Tuna Salad 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eItalian Dressing 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRich Raspberry Dressing 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLayered Lunchtime Salads in a Jar 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefault Delicious Three Bean Salad 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaninis with Mayo Pesto Dressing 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFresh Fruit Cocktail with Honey Yogurt Dressing 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrow-Your-Own Herbs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActivity: Plant an Indoor Herb Garden 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Herbs and Spices 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Happened in the Activity? 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecipes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGarden Fresh Tomato Sauce 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreamy Blender Pesto Sauce 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoasted Red Pepper Pesto Sauce with Artichokes, Olives, and Tomatoes 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMake-Your-Own Fermented Foods,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActivity: Use Bacteria to Make Yogurt from Milk 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Pickles 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Happened in the Activity? 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecipes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAunt Teresa’s OldFashioned Bread-andButter Pickles 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCool Crunchy Refrigerator Pickles 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMake-Your-Own Smoothies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiment: Test the Viscosity of Fluids 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmoothies and Heterogeneous Mixtures 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Happened in the Experiment? 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecipes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVita-Packed Tri-Berry Smoothie 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Tropicalicious” Island Mango Smoothie 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreen-n-Lean Warrior Smoothie 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMake-Your-Own Popsicles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActivity: Test What Happens When Water Turns to Ice 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIce 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Happened in the Activity? 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecipes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFruity Popsicles 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYogurt-Fruit Swirl Popsicles 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePudding Popsicles 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMake-Your-Own Power Cookie Mix\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActivity: Make Sugar Crystals 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSugars and Health 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Happened in the Activity? 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecipes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePower Cookie Mix 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeanut Butter Cookie Treats 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eM\u0026amp;M Cookies 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMajor Molasses Cookie Bites 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelicious Double Chocolate Honey Brownies 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMake-Your-Own Nut Butter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiment: Compare the Freezing Point of Oils Such as Peanut Oil 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFreezing Points of Oils 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Happened in the Experiment? 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecipes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHomemade Honey-Roasted Peanut Butter 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Best Banana Almond Milkshake 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Peanutty” Coco-Chocolate Energy Treats 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEasy Cashew Fettuccini with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Chives 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMake-Your-Own Jam\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiment: Compare Pectin Content of Fruits 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePectin and Colloids 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Happened in the Experiment? 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecipes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJammin’ Red Raspberry Jam 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhole-Wheat Snickerdoodle Surprise Muffins 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChicken Breasts Glazed with Peach Jam 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMake-Your-Own Dried Fruits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiment: Compare Water Content of Fresh and Dried Fruit 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDehydration of Fruit 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Happened in the Experiment? 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecipes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOvernight Slow-Cooked Maple Apple Oatmeal 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrunchy Granola 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBread Pudding with Raisins 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“No Yeast” Holiday Stollen 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A. Nutrient Content of Recipes 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 227\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Joan D'Amico, Ed.D.,\u003c\/b\u003e is the Assistant Director of Special Services at the Garfield School District in New Jersey. She has worked as a cooking instructor and is the senior co-author of the \u003ci\u003eDifferentiated Instruction for the Middle School\u003c\/i\u003e series. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Karen Drummond, Ed.D.,\u003c\/b\u003e is Lecturer of Nutrition at Gwynedd Mercy University, Pennsylvania, and has taught food preparation at Drexel University. 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