[moehm]

To learn the techniques, history and scientific background, "On Food and Cooking" [0] is great. His second book, "The Curious Cook" [1] is entertaining and interesting as well.

[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_Food_and_Cooking

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/101255.On_Food_and_Cooki...

[1] https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/117144.The_Curious_Cook