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McGee on Food and Cooking

Hardcover • 2004 • English

McGee on Food and Cooking

By Harold McGee

2 Ratings • 5.0 of 5

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About the book

McGEE ON FOOD AND COOKING is a masterpiece of gastronomic writing; a rich, addictive blend of chemistry, history and anecdote that no self-respecting foodie or cook can afford to be without. 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 batte...Show more

Book details

ISBN

9780340831496

Publisher

Hodder Stoughton Ltd

Published year

2004

Language

English

Original title

McGee on Food and Cooking

Format

Hardcover

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