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Cool Cuisine: Taking The Bite Out of Global Warming Paperback – September 10, 2008
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Cool Cuisine Taking the Bite Out of Global Warming is a smorgasbord of scientific fact and culinary art where the reader learns new ways to look at the climate crisis. It is a quick, enjoyable, informative read, and is an entry point for readers new to the issues. It inspires personal life changes with in-depth research, easy recipes, ideas for your next book group "read and eat" tasting party, and simple tips on how to cook a global-cooling cuisine.
The book presents the full cycle on how our agrochemical food system affects global warming and how global warming affects the food system. The reader embarks on a scientific and culinary exploration that feeds mind and mouth with art, science, food lore, culinary tips, and recipes on how to cook low carbon, high-flavor, high-vibe meals.
Laura Stec is a San Francisco Bay Area chef and environmental advocate who enjoys teaching students about the artistry, health, and energetics of cooking. Stec has more than twenty-four years in the food industry and trained at the Culinary Institute of America, the School of Natural Cookery, and the Vega Macrobiotic Center. She has worked at many restaurants and schools including Draeger's Culinary Center, The Flea St. Café and the Left Bank, all of Menlo Park, Ca. Contemporary-nutritional, high-vibe organic, California cuisine is Laura's specialty. She also hosts "From the Farm," a pilot TV cooking show that visits Bay Area farms.
Dr. Eugene Cordero is an associate professor in the Meteorology Department at San Jose State University in California. His research interests are focused on understanding the natural and anthropogenic processes responsible for long-term changes in climate through the use of atmospheric models. Dr. Cordero teaches courses in climate change and is also involved in various projects working to improve public understanding of the science and solutions of global warming.
- Print length256 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherGibbs Smith
- Publication dateSeptember 10, 2008
- Reading ageBaby - 16 years
- Dimensions7.25 x 0.8 x 9.75 inches
- ISBN-101423603923
- ISBN-13978-1423603924
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"…details global warming and food connections, with in-depth research and interviews from over 30 scientists, farmers, ranchers, and food professionals." (FocusOrganic Blog 2008-12-05)
"This is the book for any green-leaning folks on your gift list, whether they are just beginning their "live green" journey or are well on their way." (Healthcastle.com 2008-12-01)
From the Inside Flap
What we eat does have an impact on global warming, and you can enjoy being part of the global-warming solution by following these easy recipes, tips, and techniques outlined by environmental chef Laura Stec. She demonstrates that you can eat more than unseasoned raw fruits and vegetables, and you can stop feeling guilty for wanting a slice of roast beef or a sprinkling of imported Thai spices on your food!
Cool Cuisine presents a realistic view of food and drink and their impact on greenhouse-gas emissions. The food-environment connection is clearly defined with food solutions coming from doctors, ranchers, farmers, dairymen, chefs, and food service professionals. Stec's friendly, entertaining style and Eugene Cordero's no-nonsense data combine culinary art and science in a way that inspires and instructs.
Laura Stec is a San Francisco Bay Area chef and environmental advocate who teaches about the artistry, health, and energetics of cooking. As Culinary Health Educator for Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, she is part of Healthworks, their corporate wellness program. She was chef instructor at Stanford University for LifeLong Inc., and also longtime staff member with Acterra, an environmental organization based in Palo Alto, California. Stec has more than twenty-four years in the food industry and trained at the Culinary Institute of America, the School of Natural Cookery, and the Vega Macrobiotic Center. Contemporary nutritional, high-vibe organic, California cuisine is Stec's specialty.
Dr. Eugene Cordero is an associate professor in the meteorology department at San Jose State University in California. His research is focused on understanding the natural and anthropogenic processes responsible for long-term changes in climate through the use of atmospheric models. Dr. Cordero teaches courses in climate change and is also involved in various projects working to improve public understanding of the science and solutions of global warming.
From the Back Cover
Take the bite out of global warming!
What we eat does have an impact on our planet, and you can have better-tasting, higher-quality food by following the advice in this book. Cool Cuisine provides you with the scientific facts, helpful tips, and great recipes you need to fight global warming.
Together we can make a great meal and a great difference.
About the Author
Dr. Eugene Cordero is an associate professor in the Meteorology Department at San Jose State University in California. His research interests are focused on understanding the natural and anthropogenic processes responsible for long-term changes in climate through the use of atmospheric models. Dr. Cordero teaches courses in climate change and is also involved in various projects working to improve public understanding of the science and solutions of global warming.
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This book is organized into three sections: the first gives background to the global-warming problem, the second highlights solutions, and the third is a "culinary how-to," teaching simple techniques and tips. The majority of the research in the first two sections is based on interviews I had with over thirty scientists, farmers, and industry experts in 2007. I am honored that so many of them took time out of their busy schedules to talk with me and help frame the issues surrounding global warming and food.
Product details
- Publisher : Gibbs Smith
- Publication date : September 10, 2008
- Language : English
- Print length : 256 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1423603923
- ISBN-13 : 978-1423603924
- Item Weight : 1.65 pounds
- Reading age : Baby - 16 years
- Dimensions : 7.25 x 0.8 x 9.75 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #4,592,719 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #3,648 in Natural Food Cooking
- #9,589 in Environmental Science (Books)
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