McGee on Food and Cooking: An Encyclopedia of Kitchen Science, History and Culture

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McGEE ON FOOD AND COOKING renders the everyday miracles of the kitchen wondrous and fascinating, shedding light on questions that have puzzled generations of cooks. If you’ve ever wondered why fish goes off quicker than meat; how to tell stale eggs from fresh ones; why you’re supposed to leave pancake batter to rest; how it is that cheese can possibly have so many different permutations of flavour and texture; why chopping onions makes you cry; about the health benefits of chocolate and alcohol; why Jerusalem artichokes make you fart; or even how to avoid poisoning your guests – then this is the book for you. With the enlightenment it brings, you may find yourself emerging from the culinary dark ages.

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