Brave New World vs The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science

Aldous Huxleys 'Brave New World' offers a different kind of dystopia: one where citizens are kept docile through pleasure, genetic conditioning, and the drug 'soma.' Unlike the fear-based control of other dystopias, Huxleys world is a consumerist nightmare where individuality is sacrificed for stability. It is a brilliant satire of technological progress and the loss of human depth. The novel rema...

J. Kenji López-Alts masterpiece is the definitive guide to modern American home cooking. By applying the scientific method to everyday dishes, Kenji explains why certain techniques work and others fail. It is a massive, highly detailed volume that covers everything from the perfect boiled egg to complex stews. It is ideal for the curious cook who wants to understand the 'why' behind their food. Th...