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You’d think that food science IS the only science in such a broad category, but I disagree of course. We breakdown the sciences into appropriate chapters, similar to Harold Magee’s teachings and tutorials in his book. Having read “On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen” about four times over during the [...]

I celebrate 2 months now – 2 months since food was cooked or caramelized above 115C. Remember how I explained that falling off the wagon from time to time happens? Well, let me share a small story with you: falling off the wagon at La Quercia was a toughy. Not only has starch of the [...]

Over the last several weeks my boyfriend and I have been eating a “raw” or mostly uncooked diet. After being severely ridiculed by friends and family for a random choice in diet change, I can now explain why it’s great, and why I will continue to incorporate these eating principles into my daily life going [...]

I thought I’d share something more personal than professional – just to show my readers that I am more human than artificial. Sounds crazy, but if you don’t tear up even a little after reading this, it’s you who may be artificial in the end. By the way, Lauren Mote is in love, and really [...]

Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to share a curriculum with an interested audience at Victoria’s Art of the Cocktail. With the help of Chef Jonathan Chovancek of Culinary Capers Catering, we were able to deliver 90 minutes of interaction, information and deliciousness. See the information shared below. ***for more information on “cocktail kitchen” [...]