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Book Review of How to Read a French Fry: And Other Stories of Intriguing Kitchen Science

How to Read a French Fry: And Other Stories of Intriguing Kitchen Science
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I was hoping this would be more of an in-depth look at food science, more along the lines of Michael Pollan's books, but the majority of the book is devoted to recipes, most of which are either too complicated (or too unappealing) for a novice like me, or just don't fit within the lines of my particular diet. I can't really speak to whether the recipes are any good; it may be worth it for those who are more into cooking, but it was pretty much a wash for me; there were interesting tidbits but not enough of them. This really should be listed as a cookbook, as that's truly what it is.