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Burnt Toast and Other Disasters: A Book of Heroic Hacks, Fabulous Fixes, and Secret Sauces

✍️ Peternell, Cal
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🏛 William Morrow & Company 📅 2021 📔 Hardcover ISBN: 9780062986740

📝 Description: Burnt Toast and Other Disasters: A Book of Heroic Hacks, Fabulous Fixes, and Secret Sauces

"A gifty, funny, and practical guide to coming back from even the worst kitchen mistakes, making bad food good and making good food better, from the author of the New York Times bestselling and IACP Award-winning Twelve Recipe"--

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The description highlights general hacks rather than specific cultural techniques or regional traditions. It suits beginners who need encouragement more than serious enthusiasts seeking depth. Readers expecting detailed regional insights will be disappointed by the generic nature of the fixes. It is a fun, light read but lacks the scholarly rigor expected in specialized sections.
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The description highlights general hacks rather than specific cultural techniques or regional traditions. It suits beginners who need encouragement more than serious enthusiasts seeking depth. Readers expecting detailed regional insights will be disappointed by the generic nature of the fixes. It is a fun, light read but lacks the scholarly rigor expected in specialized sections.

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