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

McGee on Food and Cooking

An Encyclopedia of Kitchen Science, History and Culture

By: Harold McGee

Hardcover | 1 January 2005 | Edition Number 1

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''This explains everything. Literally. I am so grateful to McGee for his tirelessness, his patience, and his commitment to answering the whys of the kitchen.'' Samin Nosrat

''A goldmine of information about every ingredient and cooking process, answering all the questions you will ever have about food.'' - Jamie Oliver

''Quite simply one of the greatest cookery books ever written'' - Heston Blumenthal

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;
Or even how to avoid poisoning your guests - then this is the book for you.

The ultimate cookery classic, ON FOOD AND COOKING renders the everyday miracles of the kitchen wondrous and fascinating, shedding light on questions that have puzzled generations of cooks.

Harold McGee''s original was acclaimed as a masterpiece on both sides of the Atlantic, selling over 200,000 copies worldwide. Now completely rewritten for a new generation, reflecting the seismic shifts in science and upsurge in home cooking over the past two decades, this new book will amaze all those who love food.

Industry Reviews
It answers every culinary question. . . This is the definitive, heavyweight reference book for the keen cook. - Spectator

There has been no book like this since Alan Davidson's Oxford Companion to Food, and there a few books so comprehensive, perspicuous or gracefully written on any subject. It is no exaggeration to call it a masterpiece. - Paul Levy, TLS

Dazzling informative. . . . McGee is the father of modern food science and by far the most enjoyable writer to read on the subject. - Bee Wilson, Sunday Telegraph

if you have to buy a present for someone really obsessed with cooking the outstanding choice is a work that is not new and does not contain a single recipe. McGee on Food and Cookery is an expanded version of Harold McGee's classic exploration of science in the kitchen. Not only does he explain how every culinary reaction works, he also explores the history of everything we eat... For the price of a meal, you'll get a lifetime's nutrition. - Christopher Hirst, Independent

He has made the jump from mere author to timeless authority ... the book is quite remarkable in its depth, breadth and clarity. - Observer

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