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Shirley O. Corriher
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Shirley O. Corriher

Shirley O. Corriher has a B.A. in chemistry from Vanderbilt University, where she was also a biochemist at the medical school. She has problem-solved for everyone from Julia Child to Procter & Gamble and Pillsbury. She has taught and lectured throughout the world. She has long been a writer-- authoring a regular syndicated column in The Los Angeles Times Syndicate's Great Chefs series as well as technical articles in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. Her first book, Cookwise: The Hows and Whys of Successful Cooking is a bestseller and won a James Beard Award for excellence. Shirley has received many awards, including the Best Cooking Teacher of the Year in Bon... Read full bio

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EXCLUSIVE RANTS, RAVES AND MUSINGS FROM S&S AUTHORS
Baking tips from BakeWise
November 25, 2008

It's me Shirley Corriher. Below are the chief concerns of bakers everywhere as well as the solutions I give them. Hope this...
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November 21, 2008
When I come up with a really great recipe, or figure out how or why something happens, I can’t wait to share it with...
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Collaborations between cooks and chemists push the boundaries of taste
PhysOrg.com, April 8, 2013
...billions of people around the world unknowingly use every day. His presentation was part of a symposium honoring Shirley O. Corriher, winner of the 2012 ACS James T. Grady-James H. Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistry for the Public. Other...
'The Taste' judge Nigella Lawson brings Italian flavor to Milwaukee
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 12, 2013
...but I think that's where a lot of life is, because there's an authenticity. I like Shirley O. Corriher; I've learned a lot from her. Q. What makes a cookbook worth your time? A. Cookbooks absolutely have to be totally reliable. I love it when people...
Shirley O. Corriher wins American Chemical Society's prestigious journalism award
PhysOrg.com, August 20, 2012
...Nationally renowned author, speaker, TV personality and all-around "ambassador of chemistry" Shirley O. Corriher has been selected as recipient of the 2013 James T. Grady-James H. Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistry for the Public. The American...
Enjoy Thanksgiving Sprouts Without The Stink
NPR, November 16, 2012
...in a clear glass container. You can save the liquid and reuse. Sweet-Tart Strawberries recipe from CookWise by Shirley O. Corriher. Copyright 1997 by Shirley O. Corriher. Excerpted by permission of William Morrow Cookbooks. Subscribe to Is ethanol for...
Eating Cool: What to Eat to Beat the Heat
ScienceNewsline, August 21, 2012
...Public Affairs, and attendees are invited to partake and sample the effects for themselves. The briefing will feature Shirley O. Corriher and Sara Risch. Corrihier is a biochemist and author of CookWise: The Hows and Whys of Successful Cooking, winner...
Cold Water And Ice Cream Not The Best Way To Beat The Heat
Red Orbit, August 21, 2012
...the summer's sweltering heat, but in actuality that is flawed thinking, scientists said in a press conference. Shirley O. Corriher and Sara Risch shared findings at the 244th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS) that...
Press Center Highlights From "The World Series of Science" August 21, 2012
Newswise, August 21, 2012
...the American Chemical Society (ACS) today is hosting a special briefing, “What to Eat to Beat the Heat.” Shirley O. Corriher Biochemist and Author Sara Risch Science by Design 1:00 p.m. –– Online Press Conference EMBARGOED FOR...
Cold Water And Ice Cream Not The Best Way To...
Red Orbit, August 21, 2012
...the summer’s sweltering heat, but in actuality that is flawed thinking, scientists said in a press conference. Shirley O. Corriher and Sara Risch shared findings at the 244th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS) that...
Scientists learn what to eat to keep out heat
Earthtimes.org, August 21, 2012
...hot summer weather. Red hot chili peppers; Credit: © Shutterstock The briefing includes hints and tips from biochemist Shirley O. Corriher, the author of CookWise: The Hows and Whys of Successful Cooking and Sara Risch, the principal of consulting...
Eating cool: What to eat to beat the heat
PhysOrg.com, August 21, 2012
...Public Affairs, and attendees are invited to partake and sample the effects for themselves. The briefing will feature Shirley O. Corriher and Sara Risch. Corrihier is a biochemist and author of CookWise: The Hows and Whys of Successful Cooking, winner...