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In "It Must've Been Something I Ate," Jeffrey Steingarten chronicles his adventurous and humorous culinary experiments. From fishing for blue‑fin tuna belly to nearly burning his oven in pursuit of the ideal pizza crust, he shares outrageous anecdotes and practical recipes. The book covers his exploration of chocolate and gourmet salts, the debunking of lactose‑intolerance myths, and a quirky recipe for the Cajun specialty turducken. Alongside these escapades, Steingarten offers recipes ranging from lobster rolls to gratin dauphinois, blending humor with gastronomy.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Food, Sports & Hobbies/Cooking & Recipes
Authors: Jeffrey Steingarten
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