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05.16.08

Turkey Day Chemistry in the Kitchen

Whip up a whiz-bang holiday feast using lab-tested principles of chemistry and thermodynamics. Sound like a job best left to the pros? Not so!
By Tamara Holt Posted 11.19.2007 at 3:00 am 0 Comments

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What makes Thanksgiving such a complicated meal? Family dynamics are tough enough to decode without the added pressure of figuring out a multi-course feast. PopSci is here to help you understand some of the science of Thanksgiving dishes in order to make your meal easier—and more fun—to prepare.

Turn the page below for scientific tricks to making your bird tender yet crispy, your mashed potatoes ultra-fluffy and a pie crust to rival granny's.

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THE FUTURE OF FOOD The Science of Yummy

Researchers are teasing out the ways we perceive flavor, from our tongue to our nose to the genes that dictate how we taste food. In the process, they're uncovering exactly which flavors will transform a dish into an offer you can't refuse
By Tamara Holt Posted 10.23.2007 at 2:00 am 0 Comments

Pick up some Kitchen Science 101 to learn how to chop an onion without crying, sear a steak to perfection and more.

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