Debunking Food Myths Separating Fact from Fiction
Researching well-known culinary legends has exposed some misconceptions that have been floating about taverns, dining rooms, and kitchens. Eleven legends are dispelled here, together with explanations to help us define the truth. The True Story on Washing Mushrooms Unlike common wisdom, washing mushrooms does not make them watery. Harold McGee covered in his 1984 book *The Curious Cook* how mushrooms …