Description |
468 pages ; 25 cm |
Summary |
"In Cooked, 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. In the course of his journey, he discovers that the cook occupies a special place in the world, standing squarely between nature and culture. Both realms are transformed by cooking, and so, in the process, is the cook"-- Provided by publisher. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [447]-458) and index. |
Subject |
Cooking.
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Cooks.
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ISBN |
9781594204210 |
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1594204217 |
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