Robert L. Wolke, a professor emeritus of chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh, received his doctorate in chemistry from Cornell University. He lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with his wife, noted food writer Marlene Parrish. Marlene Parrish is a noted food writer. She is the author of several books and is a columnist for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

"...you will love this book-perfect reading for the room that can't be mentioned on the food and drink pages." Richard Erlich, The Guardian "...Robert L. Wolke, an American food columnist and chemistry professor, manages to make the mysteries of food science funny and accessible." Caroline Boucher, The Observer "...contains a fascinating and humorous explanation of 130 kitchen mysteries and phenomena." House & Garden "A fascinating, accessible insight into the science of cookery." Waitrose Food Illustrated

Robert L. Wolke, a professor emeritus of chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh, received his doctorate in chemistry from Cornell University. He lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with his wife, noted food writer Marlene Parrish. Marlene Parrish is a noted food writer. She is the author of several books and is a columnist for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

"...you will love this book-perfect reading for the room that can't be mentioned on the food and drink pages." Richard Erlich, The Guardian "...Robert L. Wolke, an American food columnist and chemistry professor, manages to make the mysteries of food science funny and accessible." Caroline Boucher, The Observer "...contains a fascinating and humorous explanation of 130 kitchen mysteries and phenomena." House & Garden "A fascinating, accessible insight into the science of cookery." Waitrose Food Illustrated

Robert L. Wolke, a professor emeritus of chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh, received his doctorate in chemistry from Cornell University. He lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with his wife, noted food writer Marlene Parrish. Marlene Parrish is a noted food writer. She is the author of several books and is a columnist for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

"...you will love this book-perfect reading for the room that can't be mentioned on the food and drink pages." Richard Erlich, The Guardian "...Robert L. Wolke, an American food columnist and chemistry professor, manages to make the mysteries of food science funny and accessible." Caroline Boucher, The Observer "...contains a fascinating and humorous explanation of 130 kitchen mysteries and phenomena." House & Garden "A fascinating, accessible insight into the science of cookery." Waitrose Food Illustrated