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Bitter : a taste of the world's most dangerous flavor, with recipes / Jennifer McLagan ; photography by 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.

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