Harold McGee

"The Curious Cook" Columnist, The New York Times; Author, Keys to Good Cooking: A Guide to Making the Best of Foods and Recipes

This event is sold out.

The country's foremost expert on the science of cooking and an inspiration to kitchen warriors across the world, including Alton Brown and Jeffrey Steingarten, McGee takes us from the market to the kitchen debunking culinary myths and erroneous information. From learning how to choose better ingredients to the basics behind food preparation and safety, McGee will cover everything you need to know to create the perfect holiday meal.

Location: Sobrato Center for Non-Profits, 1400 Parkmoor Ave., San Jose
Time: 6:30 p.m. check-in, 7 program, 8 p.m. book signing
Cost: $10 members, $15 non-members
Also know: Photo by Karl Petzke