Hype, Over-Hype, Expectations & Criticism
This post is not supposed to be a critical review of a restaurant. It is my personal feelings towards restaurant hype and a poor experience I had. I’ve been sitting on this post for 6 months, not wanting to post without fully thinking of my experi…
Current Reading List
What I’ve been into the past few weeks: Modernist Cuisine Notes From a Kitchen Dessert FourPlay Ideas in Food: Great Recipes and Why They Work Eleven Madison Park Momofuku Milk Bar What are you reading?
“The Best” and the Subjectivity of Taste
As chefs I think we’re always looking for great ingredients and dishes. When chefs and cooks get together, there’s often the talk about the best this or that. I’ve seen these casual conversations turn loud quickly. I think there are quality produc…
The Ideas in Food Gluten Free Flour Project
A disclaimer: The following recipe for an all purpose gluten free flour was not created by me. It was created by Alex and Aki of Ideas in Food www.IdeasInFood.Com I was just fortunate enough to run some tests on it. A little over a week ago, they …
Corn on the Cob Bourbon, ISI Infusions & Fat Washing
I show you how to make corn on the cob bourbon, using the culinary techniques of fat washing and rapid infusion in an ISI
Bourbon- A Preview
What to do with some corn on the cob, bourbon, an ISI & a grill. Corn on the cob bourbon was born. Post coming soon on ISI infusions and fat washing.
This Little Piggy, Offal Goodness & My Soapbox
I’ll start by saying that if you don’t want to know where your meat comes from, you can stop right here. I’m a bit ramped up tonight, but I’ll try to keep myself contained. It’s been one of those days. Yesterday I watched the New Orleans episode o…
Basil Riesling Sorbet
Today I broke out my book “Frozen Desserts”. It is well worth the current Amazon $3 used price http://www.amazon.com/Frozen-Desserts-Definitive-Sorbets-Delights/dp/0312143435. Our next door neighbors invited us over for dinner tonight and we decid…
A Little Bit of Boston, with a Side of Linguiça
When I started this site, I had hoped that I wouldn’t have to write too many filler posts. Unfortunately, I find myself delayed at Logan airport, following a few days with very spotty internet and phone service. I have had a long weekend of ups an…
Panna Cotta- A Week of Experiments
On Sunday, I found myself munching on a bag of Smart Food popcorn. A little know fact is that Smart Food was created in my home town of Marlborough, MA long before they were bought by Frito. Having grown up on it, I wanted to honor it in a new cre…