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Harold McGee
Harold McGee writes about the chemistry of food and cooking, and the science of everyday life. He has worked alongside some of world's most innovative chefs, including Thomas Keller and Heston Blumenthal. He lives with his family in California. show more

Harold McGee writes about the chemistry of food and cooking, and the science of everyday life. He has worked alongside some of world's most innovative chefs, including Thomas Keller and Heston Blumenthal. He lives with his family in California.
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IxanGa
IxanGa rated it 11 years ago
Brilliant. On my second rereading.
nouveau
nouveau rated it 11 years ago
I'm compelled to bring out the fifth star.anything less would be an injustice to 894 pages of entry-by-entry examination of a food, where it comes from, how's its processed/transported; typical methods of preparation; and scientific (this book started molecular gastronomy) / chemical examination of ...
Admitted Dilettante
Admitted Dilettante rated it 12 years ago
pedantic. . .
Telynor's Library, and then some
Telynor's Library, and then some rated it 14 years ago
A book that is a must-have for foodies. Lots of science and technology, but also very readable.
Austen to Zafón
Austen to Zafón rated it 31 years ago
I loaned this book to somebody several years ago, couldn't remember who it was, and never got it back. Which is a shame because it's such a wonderful book! Now that I have a curious kid who loves cooking and wants to know things like why ice cream is a different texture than popsicles even if you ma...
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