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Mcgee, Harold

 
9780340831496: McGee on Food and Cooking: An Encyclopedia of Kitchen Science, History and Culture
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ISBN 10 : 0340831499 ISBN 13 : 9780340831496
Editeur : Hodder & Stoughton, 2004

Synopsis

'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.

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À propos de l'auteur

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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Éditeur
Hodder & Stoughton
Date d'édition
2004
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0340831499
ISBN 13 
9780340831496
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
896
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
Hachette Ireland
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