From vinegars and black garlic to krauts, natto, koji and fermented juices, I am learning so much about the value of time and temperature and the life that these elements bring. Fermentation is a...
Food unites us all – its vast reach can mean so many things to so many people. It can signify life, nourishment, health, taste, aroma, art, travel. A meal can be a warm embrace to welcome an...
Fermented foods can be considered either alcoholic or lactic acid. These groups are determined by the product of fermentation, ethanol (alcohol) for the alcoholic and organic acids (often lactic acid)...
With searing heat between 1,000 F and 1,600 F, no odor and little smoke, Binchōtan charcoal provides chefs with a stable, high heat source and very little to compromise the chosen grilling component....
Let's start with where you’re from and how your interest in food developed. I am originally from Bristol in England. From an early age my family traveled to France many times throughout the year as we...
Then what is it that makes naan so distinct and delicious? Certainly, the chutneys, condiments, relishes and a good slathering of ghee (clarified butter) add to the appeal, but many would argue that...
Among the most interesting “time machines” in our lab are two of the oldest known cooking implements: the tandoor oven and the plancha grill. Originating in Persia, the word tandoor comes from the...
The whole idea of technology is a funny thing. These days, we tend to assume that technology always refers to something with a screen or a certain fruit-based logo. But if you type the word...
