{"product_id":"author-talk-nik-sharma-fundamentals-of-flavor","title":"Author Talk: Nik Sharma, Fundamentals of Flavor","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are delighted to welcome back acclaimed author, America’s Test Kitchen Editor in Residence, and molecular biologist \u003cstrong\u003eNik Sharma \u003c\/strong\u003eto\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ethe shop on \u003cstrong\u003eTuesday, October 6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eth, \u003c\/strong\u003efor an\u003cstrong\u003e author talk, Q\u0026amp;A, and book signing \u003c\/strong\u003eto celebrate his new cookbook \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Flavor\u003c\/i\u003e! \u003c\/strong\u003eIn his latest work, Nik brings his deep scientific knowledge, delicious recipes, and stunning photography to home cooks with \u003cstrong\u003e100 recipes to deepen your understanding of how fire, earth, air, and water improve your kitchen techniques and the flavor of your meals\u003c\/strong\u003e. Nik will be in conversation with local author and two-time James Beard Award winner \u003cstrong\u003eJ. Kenji López-Alt\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReservations are non-refundable and can include a signed copy of the $45.00 book. Applicable sales tax and a $2.50 transaction fee are also included. Can't attend but still want a signed book? Order\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/booklarder.com\/products\/fundamentals-of-flavor-100-recipes-for-the-science-of-better-cooking\" title=\"order a signed copy of Fundamentals of Flavor\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/booklarder.com\/products\/chesnok-cooking-from-my-corner-of-the-diaspora-recipes-from-eastern-europe-the-caucasus-and-central-asia\" title=\"order a signed copy of Chesnok\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/booklarder.com\/products\/lovingly-documented%20collection%20of%20recipes%20and%20stories%20from%20growing%20up%20and%20cooking%20in%20the%20Soviet%20diaspora\" title=\"order a signed copy of Chesnok\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"order a signed copy of What is Queer Food\" href=\"https:\/\/booklarder.com\/products\/what-is-queer-food-how-we-served-a-revolution\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/booklarder.com\/products\/the-vegan-creamery-plant-based-cheese-milk-ice-cream-and-more\" title=\"order a signed copy of Vegan Creamery\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/booklarder.com\/products\/the-vegan-creamery-plant-based-cheese-milk-ice-cream-and-more\" title=\"order a signed copy of Dorie's Anytime Cakes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for shipping or in-store pickup.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding on the science-forward thinking of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Flavor Equation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand the accessibility of his award-winning\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eVeg-Table\u003c\/i\u003e, Nik Sharma’s latest cookbook brings fascinating technical know-how to exciting everyday recipes. In these pages, Sharma explores the four powerful elements of nature and their profound influence on how we cook, delving into such topics and dishes as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFire: How caramelization deepens the flavor of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaramelized Shallot and Feta-Labneh Dip\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarth: How salt's minerality brings crispness to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSalt-Baked New Potatoes with Gochujang Vinaigrette\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir: Why drying out cookie dough results in perfect\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtra Rich Chocolate-Cinnamon Crinkle Cookies\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: Why sous vide is the best way to cook a hearty, tender loaf of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eIcelandic Rye Bread\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd much more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith more than 150 evocative photographs and 20+ infographics that simplify scientific principles for visual learners, this is a beautiful, foundation-building reference book for home cooks who approach their meals with a hunger for knowledge and big flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the author:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNik Sharma is the bestselling author of cookbooks celebrated for blending culinary science with deeply personal storytelling: \u003ci\u003eSeason\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Flavor Equation\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eVeg-Table\u003c\/i\u003e. A former molecular biologist, Sharma brings a unique lens to the kitchen, where flavor is both a feeling and a formula. He serves as Editor in Residence at America's Test Kitchen, where he hosts the YouTube show \u003ci\u003eFlavor Forward with Nik Sharma\u003c\/i\u003e, is a co-host of the show\u003ci\u003e In the Test Kitchen\u003c\/i\u003e on Netflix, and is a cast member on the upcoming America’s Test Kitchen show on PBS. Sharma is the creator of the award-winning blog \u003ci\u003eNik Sharma Cooks \u003c\/i\u003e(formerly \u003ci\u003eA Brown Table\u003c\/i\u003e), and his writing and photography have been featured in \u003ci\u003eThe San Francisco Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, among others. He lives in Los Angeles, California, where he's always dreaming up his next recipe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Event","offers":[{"title":"Signed Book Included Ticket","offer_id":48507612463322,"sku":null,"price":52.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Talk only (no book)","offer_id":48507612496090,"sku":null,"price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5957\/7004\/files\/9781797216331_7d091.jpg?v=1787788315","url":"https:\/\/booklarder.com\/products\/author-talk-nik-sharma-fundamentals-of-flavor","provider":"Book Larder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}