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by Paul Merrett and David ShukerTo accompany the BBC ONE series Ever Wondered About... Food?, Paul Merrett (Michelin starred chef) and David Shuker (Professor of Chemistry at the Open University) talk about food and expose the science behind cooking.
Recent podcasts
Rice
Paul and David discuss why rice is such an important dietary staple worldwide and the issue of genetic modification. Find out more about rice, and discover some delicious recipes, at www.open2.net/everwonderedfood.
Fish
06/10/2006
Why eat fish? Is fishing harming the environment? Find out more about fish, and discover some delicious recipes, at www.open2.net/everwonderedfood.
Sugar
What’s the secret behind the magic of sweet and sour? How does sugar bend the laws of physics and what is it that draws us to the sweet stuff? Find out more about sugar, and discover some delicious recipes, at www.open2.net/everwonderedfood.
Nuts
20/09/2006
Paul and David discuss the science behind taste and smell and why nut allergies are such a problem. Find out more about nuts, and discover some delicious recipes, at www.open2.net/everwonderedfood.
Sausages
13/09/2006
Paul and David explain the importance of cooking meat properly, and getting the right type of fats in your diet. Find out more about sausages, and discover some delicious recipes, at www.open2.net/everwonderedfood.