Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation In Cooked, Michael Pollan explores the previously uncharted territory of his own kitchen. Here, he discovers the enduring power of the four classical elements—fire, water, air, and earth—to transform the stuff of nature into delicious things to eat and drink.  In the course of his journey, he discovers that the cook occupies a special place in the world, standing squarely between nature and culture.
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