Following up to aem

>Why "golden brown" became a desirable color to the exclusion of all
>else, I haven't a clue.

IMHO the browning/caramalisation of the top of a
cottage/shepherds' pie adds extra texture and flavour. Any
browning of things like meat adds flavour, thats why microwaves
are such crap.
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