{"product_id":"the-food-lab","title":"The Food Lab","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sqsrte-text-color--custom\" style=\"color: rgb(145, 153, 0);\"\u003eJames Beard Foundation Award Winner\u003cbr\u003eInternational Association of Culinary Professionals Cookbook of the Year\u003cbr\u003eNamed one of “The 100 Best Cookbooks of All Time” by Epicurious and The Independent\u003cbr\u003eTaste Talks Cookbook of the Year\u003cbr\u003eAmazon Cookbook of the Year\u003cbr\u003eLibrary Journal Cookbook of the Year\u003cbr\u003e#1 NYT Bestseller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWhen I wrote \u003cem\u003eThe Food Lab\u003c\/em\u003e, I wanted to create the cookbook I wish I’d had when I was first learning to cook—a book that explores the science and technique of home cooking with clear explanations of not just \u003cem\u003ehow\u003c\/em\u003e to do things, but \u003cem\u003ewhy\u003c\/em\u003e we do them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eTo that end, I spent years obsessing over why certain recipes and techniques work better than others. I rigorously tested accepted kitchen wisdom to separate truth from myth, and I realized that most people don’t need fancier tools or more complicated methods—they just need to understand what’s happening in the pan. The book grew out of a decade of experiments, mistakes, and “aha” moments, from searing steaks to frying eggs to building the perfect mac and cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIt’s part science textbook, part personal journal, and part love letter to anyone who’s ever stood over a skillet trying to make dinner taste just a little better or come together just a little more easily. I never set out to write a definitive book on home cooking—just one that could help people feel more confident, curious, and empowered in their kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Book Larder","offers":[{"title":"Book Larder","offer_id":52814674755860,"sku":"AFF-BK-JKLA-FOODLAB-BKLRDR","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Amazon","offer_id":52814674788628,"sku":"AFF-BK-JKLA-FOODLAB-AMZN","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","offer_id":52814674821396,"sku":"AFF-BK-JKLA-FOODLAB-BRNNBL","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Books-A-Million","offer_id":52814674854164,"sku":"AFF-BK-JKLA-FOODLAB-BAM","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bookshop","offer_id":52814674886932,"sku":"AFF-BK-JKLA-FOODLAB-BKSP","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Amazon U.K.","offer_id":52814713749780,"sku":"AFF-BK-JKLA-FOODLAB-AMZNUK","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Waterstones U.K.","offer_id":52814713782548,"sku":"AFF-BK-JKLA-FOODLAB-WTRSTN","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bookshop U.K.","offer_id":52814713815316,"sku":"AFF-BK-JKLA-FOODLAB-BKSPUK","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/1628\/1620\/files\/the-food-lab_2b07923b-ed25-4aac-9c3a-5b3e4059c950.webp?v=1784666504","url":"https:\/\/shop.kenjilopezalt.com\/products\/the-food-lab","provider":"Kenji López-Alt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}