How the West came from behind to ketchup with the East. Trade. History. Language. And how the word “ketchup” spread from Asia to the West (really!). Continue reading… Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
Dad’s great, but it’s umami who makes the best bacon cheeseburger! Umami. Nucleotides. Glutamates. And what cheeseburgers, anchovies and soy sauce have in common. Continue reading… Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
Splashed from my head to-ma-toes! Convection. Viscosity. Bubbles. And how to prevent splattering when cooking thick sauces. Continue reading… Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
Thick and saucy between the sheets. Viscosity. Thickeners. Starch. And why French mother sauces “roux” the world. Continue reading… Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
Banana turned Tomato red as they got closer. Ethylene. Hormones. Fruits. And how you can turn your green tomatoes red. Continue reading… Facebook Twitter LinkedIn