Food Bites is an easy-to-read, often humorous book on the scientific
basis of the foods we eat, and answers those pesky, niggling questions
such as: Is the quality of beer really affected by the type of water
used? and Processed foods: good or bad? Readers will be captivated by
this superbly written book, especially so as their guides are Richard
Hartel, professor of Food Engineering at UW-Madison, and his daughter,
AnnaKate Hartel. Professor Hartel has for the last four years penned a
witty and illuminating column on all aspects of food science for the
Capital Times of Madison, and his weekly wisdom has now been collected
into a single publication. With a huge and growing interest in the
science of food, this treasure trove of knowledge and practical
information, in 60 bite-sized chunks, is sure to be a bestseller.