Description
American biochemist
Technical
Shirley O. Corriher is an American biochemist and author of CookWise: The Hows and Whys of Successful Cooking, winner of a James Beard Foundation award, and BakeWise: The Hows and Whys of Successful Baking. CookWise shows how scientific insights can be applied to traditional cooking, while BakeWise applies the same idea to baking. Some compare Corriher's approach to that of Harold McGee and Alton Brown. She has made a number of appearances as a food consultant on Brown's show Good Eats and has released a DVD, Shirley O. Corriher's Kitchen Secrets Revealed.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
Wine Analogy
Like a well-aged Chardonnay with buttery notes
Coffee Analogy
Similar to the caramelized sweetness of a medium roast
Perfume Analogy
Evokes the warm vanilla base notes in gourmand perfumes
Origin & History
Civilization
Ancient Egyptians
Era
circa 2000 BCE
Region
North Africa
Spread Path
Trade routes along the Nile River → Mediterranean maritime trade