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Science of Cooking: Moldy Science: Cheese (Webcast)

Running Time:
0:57:48

What is that hairy stuff on my cheese? Is cheese supposed to be runny? Creamy? Crumbly? How can anything that smells so bad taste so good? Join us as we explore the cool, dark world of cheese.

Project: Accidental Scientist: Science of Cooking | Browse All

Date: March 15, 2003
Format: Demonstration / Activity
Category: Everyday Science
Subject(s): General Science

Keywords: cheese, cheesemaking, rinds, milk, cowgirl creamery, cooking, mold, food, artisan cheese, cows, goats, whey,

Links:

Cowgirl Creamery Website

Real: 225K 1M

Windows Media: 225K 659K

Science of Cooking: Crusty Science: Bread (Webcast)

Running Time:
0:56:50

Find out how yeast performs its biochemical transformation of a bit of flour and water into crusty, delicious bread. Explore the history of breadmaking around the world, and learn how bread has come to occupy such a central place in the cuisines of many nations. We'll bake some bread in our studio kitchen, play with yeast and glutens in our lab, and share recipes.

Project: Accidental Scientist: Science of Cooking | Browse All

Date: January 18, 2003
Format: Demonstration / Activity
Category: Everyday Science
Subject(s): General Science, Chemistry, History

Keywords: bread, baking, yeast, mold, carol field, william rubel, food, cooking, sourdough, wheat, gluten, recipes

Real: 225K 1M

Windows Media: 256K 659K


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