Mc GEE ON FOOD & COOKING is a masterpiece of gastronomic writing; a rich addictive blend of chemistry history & anecdote that no self-respecting foodie or cook can afford to be without. Mc GEE ON FOOD & COOKING renders the everyday miracles of the kitchen wondrous & 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 batter to rest; how it is that cheese can possibly have so many different permutations of flavour & texture; why chopping onions makes you cry; about the health benefits of chocolate & alcohol; why Jerusalem artichokes make you fart; or even how to avoid poisoning your guests
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