Cooked
A Natural History of Transformation
(Author) Michael PollanExtraordinary stories of transformation in a quest to uncover the fundamentals of cooking - from writer and cooking star Michael PollanMichael Pollan's Cooked takes us back to basics and first principles: cooking with fire, with water, with air and with earth. Meeting cooks from all over the world, who share their wisdom and stories, Pollan shows how cooking is at the heart of our culture and that when it gets down to it, it also fundamentally shapes our lives. Filled with fascinating facts and curious, mouthwatering tales from cast of eccentrics, Cooked explores the deepest mysteries of how and why we cook.
Michael Pollan
Michael Pollan is an American author and journalist known for his book "The Omnivore's Dilemma," which explores the complexities of modern food production. His writing style combines investigative journalism with personal narrative, making complex topics accessible to a wide audience. Pollan's work has sparked conversations about sustainability and ethical eating.