Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation by Michael Pollan

Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation

Michael Pollan

468 pages first pub 2013 (view editions)

nonfiction science informative slow-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy reflective explorations of everyday practices, blending science, history, and personal narrative to deepen their understanding of how cultural rituals like cooking shape human connection and sustainability.

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Michael 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 ou...

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informative: 98%

inspiring: 46%

reflective: 41%

lighthearted: 18%

relaxing: 14%

funny: 13%

adventurous: 10%

hopeful: 10%

challenging: 5%

emotional: 1%


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