Whats the Difference?, Brette Warshaw
Whats the Difference?, Brette Warshaw
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What's the Difference?
Recreational Culinary Reference for the Curious and Confused

Author: Brette Warshaw

Narrator: Amy McFadden

Unabridged: 4 hr 38 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Harper Wave

Published: 06/08/2021


Synopsis

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 cajetaWhat’s the Difference? is essential for anyone who wants to feel more confident in the kitchen and at the table. 

About Brette Warshaw

Brette Warshaw is a writer living in New York City. She’s an editor at Apple News and has worked at publications such as Lucky Peach and Food52. In her free time, she enjoys throwing dinner parties and organizing her pantry.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Deborah on December 27, 2021

Interesting! I didn’t expect this to be very interesting but it was! A bit of humor thrown in was perfect. After reading this I understand more about liqueurs, different booze, salt, sugar, yams, shrimp and much more.......more

Goodreads review by Mona on August 24, 2024

not bad, overall pretty informative and entertaining......more

Goodreads review by Randal on September 14, 2021

If you are like me, and enjoy watching cooking competition shows on television, this book can be a big help! Have you found yourself watching Top Chef, or Chopped, only to be confused by unusual ingredient names? I have, and have found that this book goes a long way into explaining things. For exampl......more

Goodreads review by Tara on February 24, 2021

For the curious-minded, What's the Difference? is a goldmine of culinary resources and references. Each section is a miniature narrative showcasing similar, often-confused items from recipes, food styles, and culinary techniques. Warshaw's down-to-earth style makes each entry feel like a conversatio......more

Goodreads review by Brent on October 18, 2021

Starts off strong and promising. The first few entries there's strong wit and thoughtful comparisons. But as it goes on, the entires get drier and drier, eventually boiling (or is it simmering?) down to just lists of characteristics. The task at hand is inherently boring (even the title "what's the......more