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Bitter : a taste of the world's most dangerous flavor, with recipes

by Jennifer McLagan, Aya Brackett

An exploration of the science, history, and culture of bitter flavours, featuring 120 recipes that utilise ingredients such as coffee, dark chocolate, and radicchio. The text analyses the biological role of bitterness and its ability to provide culinary balance.

Accession 18238 ISBN 9781607745167 Publisher Ten Speed Press
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