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On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen

I think the readings are available within the course but I haven't found them yet. I'll buy the Kindle version Sat and maybe I can share the relevant parts.
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Go: Courseware/Review Materials

But they haven't given us the readings yet. I don't think you need to buy the book. Everything is contained within the course.

I was delighted that my old 5th form General Science lessons have given me enough to be able to cope with this, its somewhat rusty after 35 years of disuse but I'm getting there. Wacko
I only had to call my son once for help (his school nickname is 'Maths'), he was very patient with his old Mum.
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I know the math part, no problem. Care to share the formula for determining the concentration of protein using 300 sting amino acid at a mass of 110 Amu? I know there is a formula but I haven't found it.
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Or is it just the % of protein to carbs? The other stuff just there to throw us off?
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A lot of the answers are in the video in the "review materials" but not all. Definitely start there. Do the whole set of practice problems. But not all the equations for the"homework" are there. Algebra, calculus, chemistry and physics required.
I made the mistake of starting off on the homework before looking at the review materials (didn't see them).Confused
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I can only do this in the early morning when my brain is fresh - I have a new routine
5:30 coffee
6:00 feed calves, and stock, tend garden
7:00 breakfast for the boys, prepare and pack lunches / family time
8:30 - 9:30 Maths and Chemistry!
10:00 studio
6pm quittin time - go feed the animals.... and blokes. 
9pm zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

I tried doing the class in the evening, but my brain said, "f*** this" and started colouring in. Embarrassed
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Ha, yea! And I have to try it after work. My last brain cell is fighting back, no,  no,  no,  no! Maybe over the weekend.
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Would someone be able to email the first email to me, from the first week? I seem to have accidentally deleted it.
 
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Originally posted by TasunkaWitko TasunkaWitko wrote:

Would someone be able to email the first email to me, from the first week? I seem to have accidentally deleted it.
 
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I'm not sure what you mean by "the first email". You have to go to their site to participate.
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I guess it's not actually the first one, but the first one that I got after the course actually begain - probably dated October 8th? nIt dsescribed the introduction to the course and the assignment for the first week etc.
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Is this the one?;

 

SPU27x

Science & Cooking: From Haute Cuisine to Soft Matter Science

 

Dear Science and Cooking students,

Welcome to SPU27x "Science and Cooking"!  The class is officially open! We are excited you are joining us and are looking forward to a fun, delicious, and educational semester. 

Every week of the course, we will visit a great chef in their restaurant, and use their creations as inspiration for a discussion of the basic scientific principles  underlying cooking.  You will carry out a lab in your own kitchen, in which you cook a dish and use it to illustrate a basic scientific principle.
 
Cooking is a truly universal subject, and there is much we can learn from each other about what works in the kitchen, and why. A central element to the course is thediscussion forum--where we can all engage with each other about the cooking and the scientific principles of the week.   
 
The first week of the course includes (1) An introduction and overview of the class, and a welcome from Ferran Adria; (2) A lecture focusing on the History of Science and Cooking, with Harold McGee, Ferran Adria and Jose Andres; and a second lecture focusing on basic food molecules, and how many molecules of different types occur in common recipes. The lab for the first week prepares you for quantitative cooking by having you calibrate your oven, and calibrate your measuring devices.
 
To begin the course, you should review the syllabus and course schedule; take the 5 minute pre-course survey; and then introduce yourself to your classmates and to us! Please tell us why you are interested in Science and Cooking, and also what your favorite recipe is. You can do this in the discussion forum, and also we encourage you to make a short video of yourself and upload the link to the Class Wiki.  
 
You are then ready to dive into Week 1, or to visit the Review section to brush up on background science concepts. You can also learn about the chefs who we will visit during the class under the About the Chefs section.
 
We are looking forward to a great semester!
 
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That's the one, Darko - thank you! Beer
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You are quite welcome.
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I don't mind admitting the formulas and math are kicking my arse!
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I just went back to the "review materials" section and where there was only two pages to start with, there are now 10. And the the information to solve the problems is in there! Buttt not tonight. At least I know that what I was missing can be found in the program.
Sheish I haven't done calculus for 35 years.(whining)
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Just do one equation a day, two if you are on a roll...done early in the morning they tend to stick in the brain all day and you remember them better - well I do.

I showed a friend what I was doing - she tried to appear interested for at least 2 minutes before asking me politely if "everything was alright?"
I said 'totally' and then asked if she would like to see my new twelfth century dress and handstitched cloak for next weekends camping...

Poor dear, but that's why she likes me, I do stuff.
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Is anyone keeping up with this. I signed up in the beginning and haven't done anything. Now, I've gotten an email asking to get going or it will be too late. Should I?
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Yea, it wouldn't hurt, bear in mind the first couple weeks they throw a lot of math and chemistry at you. But I got through it after not seeing any of it for 35 years. I have learned a lot that is useful. Looking forward to getting into "the good stuff".
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   Just started week 5, Diffusion and Spherification.  This is getting into the good stuff! Thumbs Up
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Yea I've been ....distracted, in week 3. I'll catch up.
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