Monthly Archives: March 2012

The Joys of Reverse Engineering

Posted on March 29, 2012 by David

Two years ago I attended José Andrés’ Harvard lecture on hydrocolloids. He showed this video from his research kitchen as an example of the practical applications of various gelling agents: That video has remained stuck in my head, due both to … Continue reading →

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Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo*

Posted on March 25, 2012 by David

Every now and then He Who Will Not Be Ignored surprises me by saying something that proves not only that he does listen to me, but also that he is capable of formulating new ideas. The latest instance of this occurred while … Continue reading →

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Piquant Machins

Posted on March 15, 2012 by David

I was recently invited to a “hot foods” party, which is not to be confused with a cold dish supper. Attendees were asked to contribute a spicy dish, either hot or cold. I expected to find chili, various dips, and … Continue reading →

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Raising the Steaks

Posted on March 8, 2012 by David

There’s nothing like a database crash to make you appreciate automated blog backups. I spent the beginning of the week elbows deep in SQL tables and WordPress documentation, and am happy to report that I was able to bring the blog … Continue reading →

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No Poach, Chorizo

Posted on March 1, 2012 by David

I was looking for a recipe that incorporated the Spanish chorizo I had made when I noticed a feature in Food and Wine about “iconic chefs.” It’s hard to argue with the list, one chef chosen for each decade of … Continue reading →

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