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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.
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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as the article 'The Gastronauts' and book that led him to explore Heston Blumenthal's cooking, crediting McGee's influence.

Chris Young

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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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as a foundational food science reference that influenced his interest in the Fat Duck and modern gastronomy.

Chris Young

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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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as a classic book regarding food science.


Anne Bogel

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Ep 501: Crafting a personal curriculum for a lifelong learner
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as an 'unstoppable' cooking textbook that he is really into.

Eddie Huang

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615: Eddie Huang, an NYC Restaurant Pioneer, Is Back in Town Baby
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as the influential science-of-cooking book by Harold McGee that changed his approach.


Heston Blumenthal

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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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as a reference for Wiley Dufresne, whom he was friends with.

Dave Chang

How Do You Like These Apples?
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as a book he could reread repeatedly due to its wealth of knowledge.


Toby Maloney

Episode 306 - The Bartender's Manifesto with Toby Maloney
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in reference to Harold McGee and a study about the effect of alcohol on food.

David Lebovitz

662: Pastry Diplomacy with David Lebovitz
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when recalling a story that Harold McGee told him about Hervé Tisse.

Dave Chang

Soufflés and Time Travel






