Review:

On Food And Cooking By Harold Mcgee

overall review score: 4.8
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On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen by Harold McGee is a comprehensive guide to the science behind food and cooking, exploring the chemical reactions, physical transformations, and historical background of various culinary practices.

Key Features

  • Detailed explanations of food chemistry and physics
  • Historical insights into culinary practices
  • Recipes that demonstrate scientific principles
  • Covers a wide range of ingredients and cooking techniques

Pros

  • In-depth exploration of the science behind cooking
  • Well-researched and informative
  • Useful for both amateur cooks and professional chefs
  • Enhances understanding of cooking techniques

Cons

  • May be too technical for some readers
  • Not a traditional recipe book

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