We poured through everything we learned about bread and distilled all that wisdom down into an essential, single-volume guide to making bread at home. Filled with innovative techniques, delicious recipes, and time-saving tips, Modernist Bread at Home has been thoughtfully tailored to the needs of home bakers so that you can get great results in your kitchen, regardless of how much experience or time you have.
Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting your journey, deciding on the right bread or pizza dough recipe can feel overwhelming. With so many options to choose from, it’s essential to consider your skill level, available time, and goals for the finished product. If you’re new to bread baking or you want to try […]
Whipping siphons have revolutionized the art of foam-making, bringing efficiency and creativity to kitchens everywhere. But siphons are useful for making so much more than whipped cream. These tools allow chefs to transform fatty or starchy ingredients—even fluid gels—into delicate, stable foams with ease. We use ours all the time—for making fresh soda, greatly speeding […]
Pressure cookers are fantastic tools. They develop the characteristic flavors and textures of foods so quickly that what is conventionally a long, labor-intensive process becomes one hardly more time-consuming than a casual sauté. Risotto takes 7 minutes instead of 25. An intense chicken stock takes 90 minutes instead of 2 or 3 hours. You can […]
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Modernist Cuisine Gallery by Nathan Myhrvold is proud to announce the release of the highly anticipated Intention and Detail collection. Inspired by the tradition and modernity of Japan and its cuisine, this collection is now available after its initial exhibition at THE GALLERY by Odo in New York City.
Created by the same team behind the James Beard award-winning Modernist Bread, Modernist Bread at Home helps home bakers fit bread making back into their weekly routine. This 420-page essential volume compiles practical techniques, foundational recipes, time-saving tips, and scientific insights—all the result of hundreds of experiments—which have been updated and tailored specifically to the needs of home bakers.
Food & Drink: Modernist Cuisine Photography features a fresh collection of mouthwatering images from photographer Nathan Myhrvold and the Modernist Cuisine team. It captures the stunning details of the foods and drinks we love from a surprising, playful perspective—it’s a visual feast served up in a gorgeous coffee-table book.
Modernist Pizza explores the science, history, equipment, techniques, and people that have made pizza one of the world’s most popular foods. Spanning over 1,700 pages, the multivolume set is much more than a cookbook: it’s an indispensable resource for anyone who loves pizza.
Modernist Bread places the latest scientific research and state-of-the-art applications into the hands of anyone searching for answers about bread making. Spanning over 2,600 pages, it is the largest, most comprehensive book ever written about bread.
The book that started a revolution. At 2,438 pages, Modernist Cuisine: The Art and Science of Cooking broke the rules for what a cookbook can be; it quickly became an instant classic and a trusted resource for top chefs around the world.
Modernist Cuisine at Home opens up a new world of culinary possibility for home cooks. Filled with helpful scientific insights, and mouthwatering recipes, this 456-page volume makes it easy to bring dining of the highest quality to your own dinner table.
The Photography of Modernist Cuisine is a feast for the eyes. This massive and stunning art book features 312 pages of incredible photographs from Nathan Myhrvold and his photography team as well as the techniques and stories behind the images.
Modernist Cuisine is an interdisciplinary team in Bellevue, Washington, founded and led by Nathan Myhrvold. The group includes scientists, research and development chefs, and a full editorial department—all dedicated to advancing the state of culinary art through the creative application of scientific knowledge and experimental techniques.