What's the Difference?: Recreational Culinary Reference for the Curious and Confused

"Everything you ever wanted to know about culinary terms that the foodie is afraid to ask: Based on Brette Warshaw's eponymous newsletter, What's the Difference? Is an essential guide that explores all of the differences between kitchen essentials and cooking terms that even non-foodies are too embarrassed to ask about"--
The creator of the popular What’s the Difference? Newsletter, this irreverent yet informative reference, covering dozens of culinary topics, makes clear the differences between that are often confused in the kitchen, on the plate, behind the bar and everywhere in between. 35,000 first printing.
From the creator of the popular What&;s the Difference? Newsletter, a whimsical and practical reference for food nerds and novices alike, covering dozens of culinary topics, that clears up confusion over similar terms, techniques, dishes, and more.Do you know the difference between sweet potatoes and yams? Bourbon and rye? Crumbles, cobblers, and crisps? Most people don&;t, even a number of home cooks&;which is why they turn to Brette Warshaw. Inspired by her hit newsletter What&;s the Difference?, this irreverent yet informative reference makes clear the differences between things that are often confused in the kitchen, on the plate, behind the bar, and everywhere in between. Featuring 70 percent new material and favorite entries from her website, What&;s the Difference? covers more than 100 culinary topics, including:All-purpose flour vs. bread flour vs. pastry flourBacon vs. Pancetta vs. Speck vs. Pork BellyCreme Fraiche vs. Sour CreamJams vs. Jellys vs. PreservesBroccolini vs broccoli vs broccoli rabe Caramel vs butterscotch vs dulce de leche vs cajetaFilled with charming illustrations What&;s the Difference? is essential for anyone who wants to feel more confident in the kitchen and at the table.