Cooked
A Natural History of Transformation
by Michael Pollan
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Nutrition, Most Recommended Books, and Food.
In Cooked, Michael Pollan explores the previously uncharted territory of his own kitchen. Here, he discovers the enduring power of the four classical elements fire, water, air, and earth to transform the stuff of nature into delicious things to eat and drink. Apprenticing himself to a succession of culinary masters, Pollan learns how to grill w...
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Nutrition, Most Recommended Books, and Food.
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