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On Food and Cooking

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Harold McGee's "On Food and Cooking" is a seminal work in culinary science, exploring the chemical and physical transformations that occur during cooking.

It delves into the history and cultural significance of various ingredients and techniques.

The book is renowned for its detailed explanations of flavor development, texture changes, and the science behind cooking methods.

It's a valuable resource for both home cooks and professional chefs seeking a deeper understanding of the culinary arts.

McGee's writing style is accessible and engaging, making complex scientific concepts easy to grasp.

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Mentioned in 5 episodes

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Chris Young
as the article 'The Gastronauts' and book that led him to explore Heston Blumenthal's cooking, crediting McGee's influence.
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The Best French Fries at Home, New Mexico Green Chile Stew, and Food Science With Chef Chris Young
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Chris Young
as a foundational food science reference that influenced his interest in the Fat Duck and modern gastronomy.
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The Best French Fries at Home, New Mexico Green Chile Stew, and Food Science With Chef Chris Young
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Anne Bogel
as a classic book regarding food science.
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Ep 501: Crafting a personal curriculum for a lifelong learner
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Eddie Huang
as an 'unstoppable' cooking textbook that he is really into.
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615: Eddie Huang, an NYC Restaurant Pioneer, Is Back in Town Baby
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Heston Blumenthal
as the influential science-of-cooking book by Harold McGee that changed his approach.
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How bipolar and ADHD shaped Heston Blumenthal’s creative genius
Mentioned by Diane Kelly as a reference source during her fact-checking process for a Radiolab episode about whale milk.
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Boy Man
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Dave Chang
as a reference for Wiley Dufresne, whom he was friends with.
How Do You Like These Apples?
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Toby Maloney
as a book he could reread repeatedly due to its wealth of knowledge.
Episode 306 - The Bartender's Manifesto with Toby Maloney
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David Lebovitz
in reference to Harold McGee and a study about the effect of alcohol on food.
662: Pastry Diplomacy with David Lebovitz
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Dave Chang
when recalling a story that Harold McGee told him about Hervé Tisse.
Soufflés and Time Travel

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