What's the Difference?: Recreational Culinary Reference for the Curious and Confused

ISBN: 0062996193

Author: Warshaw, Brette

Condition: New

An Amazon Editors' Holiday 2021 Gift Pick!An Amazon Best of the Month Editors' pick for Cookbooks, Food & WineFrom the creator of the popular Whats the Difference? newsletter, a whimsical and practical reference for food nerds and novices alike, covering dozens of culinary topics, that clears up confusion over similar terms, techniques, dishes, and more.Do you know the difference between sweet potatoes and yams? Bourbon and rye? Crumbles, cobblers, and crisps? Most people dont, even a number of home cooks-which is why they turn to Brette Warshaw. Inspired by her hit newsletter Whats the Difference?, this irreverent yet informative reference makes clear the differences between things that are often confused in the kitchen, on the plate, behind the bar, and everywhere in between.Featuring 70 percent new material and favorite entries from her website, Whats the Difference? covers more than 100 culinary topics, including: All-purpose flour vs. bread flour vs. pastry flour Bacon vs. Pancetta vs. Speck vs. Pork Belly Creme Fraiche vs. Sour Cream Jams vs. Jellys vs. Preserves Broccolini vs broccoli vs broccoli rabe Caramel vs butterscotch vs dulce de leche vs cajetaFilled with charming illustrations Whats the Difference? is essential for anyone who wants to feel more confident in the kitchen and at the table.

• All-purpose flour vs. bread flour vs. pastry flour | Bacon vs. Pancetta vs. Speck vs. Pork Belly | Creme Fraiche vs. Sour Cream | Jams vs. Jellys vs. Preserves | Broccolini vs broccoli vs broccoli rabe | Caramel vs butterscotch vs dulce de leche vs cajeta