From the different types of fats and salts to the pH levels of foods, you'll learn everything from how to make mayonnaise with just oil and an egg to how to work the four elements together to create the perfect meal. The first part is all about the four elements of cooking: salt, fat, acid, heat. Whether you love, hate, or know nothing about the kitchen, Nosrat's book gives you everything you need to make good food, with or without a recipe. Emily Hein, senior story producerįor someone who loves learning about food and the science of cooking just as much as eating, 'Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat' is one of my most revisited books on my shelf. The stream-of-consciousness-like recounts of anxious thoughts - particularly those about struggling to fall asleep or potential ways in which Abbi and her ex could run into each other - were the highlight for me, but this relatable and poignant essay collection is likely to have something for everyone. There is no better feeling than another person's vulnerability allowing you to feel comfortable with your own insecurities, and 'I Might Regret This' accomplishes exactly that.

Abbi's authenticity and openness when discussing her journey into comedy (both before and beyond 'Broad City'), her recent breakup, and her solo cross country road trip reads with a level of humanity that's not often seen in celebrity memoirs or essay collections.

'I Might Regret This' is a must-read for anyone in their 20s who's grappling with self-discovery, coming into their own queerness, or learning how to embrace their own vulnerability.

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