--- product_id: 297480266 title: "W. W. Norton & Company What Einstein Told His Cook: Kitchen Science Explained" brand: "robert l. wolke" price: "131.18 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/297480266-w-w-norton-and-company-what-einstein-told-his-cook store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # W. W. Norton & Company What Einstein Told His Cook: Kitchen Science Explained **Brand:** robert l. wolke **Price:** 131.18 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** W. W. Norton & Company What Einstein Told His Cook: Kitchen Science Explained by robert l. wolke - **How much does it cost?** 131.18 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/297480266-w-w-norton-and-company-what-einstein-told-his-cook) ## Best For - robert l. wolke enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted robert l. wolke brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description W. W. Norton & Company What Einstein Told His Cook: Kitchen Science Explained ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #116,929 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #52 in General Chemistry #55 in Food Science (Books) #102 in Gastronomy Essays (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 594 Reviews | ## Images ![W. W. Norton & Company What Einstein Told His Cook: Kitchen Science Explained - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51-V39paWYL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must have for anybody interested in the science of good food *by C***S on Reviewed in Canada on 28 May 2021* A great book. The chocolate mousse has become a holiday staple in my house. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really good! *by D***E on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 August 2023* I bought this book as a birthday present and the person was really pleased with it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great read; recommend to anybody *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on 7 March 2016* The book “What Einstein Told HIs Cook,” by Robert L. Wolke brings a scientific outlook to the normalities of food and the kitchen. The book, assigned to our Chemistry class by the teacher, was a lot of fun to read and held attention despite its educational context. Its fun, understandable subject matter makes rebuking myths fun to read. Wolke himself is quite distinguished in the field of chemistry, and currently is a professor at the University of Pittsburgh. His decision to debunk cooking myths and explain why certain things occur allow for an interesting read due to the easily relatable subject. An example of Wolke’s discussions would be when he speaks of non-stick frying pans, and how they work chemistry-wise. The metal itself of course doesn’t prevent sticking but the spray on coating of PTFE, or polytetrafluoroethylene. PTFE is quite special- on the atomic level it doesn’t want to bond with anything. Of course this means any foreign substance should slide right off, or at least not stick to it. Why does this work? Wolke explains that PTFE is a fluorolymer, meaning the chemical is made up of many smaller structures, in this case containing fluorine and carbon. The way it is arranged fills the outer energy levels of each fluorine, and therefore fluorine wants nothing to do with any other atom, creating the non-stick surface we all know and love. A second myth Wolke adresses is whether or not lemons yield more juice after being rolled and microwaved. He tests this with a large pool of lemons, and finds that simply squeezing holds up pretty well to those that had been rolled and microwaved. Of course the automatic squeezer claimed the best results. However, Wolke finds that rolling and then microwaving the lemon has the best results for hand squeezing. The rolling breaks the cell walls, followed by the microwaves exciting the water molecules creates this. Overall, the book was a fun and understandable read, with well organized evidence. Fun topics, such as the mysterious non-stick frying pan, and how to properly juice lemons. Wolke does a good job making a book that is relatable to the audience, yet at the same time is fun to read. I would easily recommend this book to anyone- an interest in chemistry is not required to enjoy this book. ## Frequently Bought Together - What Einstein Told His Cook: Kitchen Science Explained - Culinary Reactions: The Everyday Chemistry of Cooking - Dr. Joe & What You Didn't Know: 177 Fascinating Questions About the Chemistry of Everyday Life --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/297480266-w-w-norton-and-company-what-einstein-told-his-cook](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/297480266-w-w-norton-and-company-what-einstein-told-his-cook) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-07-28*