Merge pull request #255 from hendricius/storage_review

Storage review

book/book.tex

@@ -48,8 +48,6 @@
 \label{chapter:baking}
 \input{baking/baking}
 
-\chapter{Storing bread}%
-\label{chapter:storing-bread}
 \input{storing-bread/storing-bread}
 
 \chapter{Troubleshooting}

book/storing-bread/storing-bread.tex

@@ -1,10 +1,13 @@
+\chapter{Storing bread}%
+\label{chapter:storing-bread}
 \begin{quoting}
-In this chapter you will learn about different
-methods of storing your bread. This way
-your bread can be best enjoyed at a later
-time.
+In this chapter you will discuss different methods of storing your bread, each
+with their own pro and cons.  This way your bread can be best enjoyed at a
+later time.
 \end{quoting}
 
+A summary can be found in Table~\ref{table:bread-storage}, with details and
+explanation in th rest of this chapter.
 \begin{table}[!htb]
     \begin{center}
         \input{tables/table-storing-bread-overview.tex}
@@ -35,7 +38,7 @@ A low-hydration recipe can dry out after 1--2 days;
 a high-hydration bread needs 3--4 days to dry out.
 
 Once your bread has dried out, you can run it under
-tap water for around 10 to 15 seconds.
+tap water for around 10 to 15~seconds.
 This water bath allows the
 crumb's starch to absorb a lot of water. Proceed and
 bake your bread again in the oven. The resulting loaf
@@ -55,9 +58,9 @@ base ingredients for other recipes such as \emph{Knödel}\footnote{\emph{Knödel
 Just like the previous option, you can also store your
 bread inside a container. This could be a paper bag,
 a plastic bag, or a bread storage box. The paper bag and
-most bread boxes are not fully sealed. They allow some of
-the air to diffuse out of the container. This means that
-the bread will also slightly dry out.
+most bread boxes are not fully sealed, allowing some of
+the air to diffuse out of the container. This also means that
+the bread will slightly dry out.
 
 When using a sealed bag such as a plastic bag, the bread
 will retain a lot of moisture. The bread will stay good
@@ -81,7 +84,7 @@ inhibitor.
 \section{Fridge}
 
 In my own experience storing bread inside the fridge
-works well as long as you use a sealed container. Some
+works well as long as you use a sealed container, even if some
 sources say that the bread dries out inside of the
 fridge~\cite{storing+bread}. Supposedly the fridge
 encourages liquid from the crumb to migrate to the bread's surface.
@@ -103,10 +106,10 @@ that you can consume within a day. Store each portion
 in a separate container and place them inside your
 freezer.
 
-When you want to eat fresh bread, open one of the portions
+When you want to eat fresh bread, open one of the containers
 in the morning and allow the bread to thaw over a few
-hours. This way you can easily remove the frozen-together
-slices. Proceed and toast the slices in your toaster
+hours. This is needed so you can easily separate the frozen-together
+slices. Toast the slices in your toaster
 or bake them in the oven until they have the crispness
 that you like.
 

book/tables/table-storing-bread-overview.tex

@@ -1,6 +1,8 @@
-\begin{tabular}{@{}>{\bfseries}p{0.3\textwidth}p{0.3\textwidth}p{0.3\textwidth}@{}}
+\def\arraystretch{1.6}
+\begin{tabular}{@{}p{0.23\textwidth}p{0.33\textwidth}p{0.33\textwidth}@{}}
 \toprule
-\thead{Method}     & \thead{Advantages}            & \thead{Disadvantages}       \\ \midrule
+\textbf{Method}     & \textbf{Advantages}            & \textbf{Disadvantages}       \\
+\midrule
 Room temperature              & The easiest option. Best for bread that is eaten within a day.
                                 Crust typically stays crisp when humidity not too high.
                               & Bread dries out very quickly.\\
@@ -13,6 +15,5 @@ Fridge                        & Bread stays good for weeks. Can dry out a little
 
 Freezer                       & Bread stays good for years.
                               & Requires thawing and then toasting. Requires freezer and energy.\\
-
 \bottomrule
 \end{tabular}