Trade. History. Language. And how the word “ketchup” spread from Asia to the West (really!).
When it comes to smells, it is good to be bad.
Smells. Words. Evolution. And how language, psychology and biology work together to keep us safe.
Nose job.
So sweet it kills.
Sugar. Water. Micro-organisms. And why sweetened condensed milk does not spoil easily.
Sugar and ice, and everything nice.
Phase change. Solutes and solvents. Sugar and salt. And why freezing point depression is key to making smooth ice cream.
Sucrose yet so far.
Hydrogen bonding. Polar molecules. Mutual attraction. And why so much sugar can dissolve in our drinks.
Designer instant noodles.
People. Flash frying. Tempura. And how the history of instant noodles is a lesson in design principles.
Seeing them together, I got all emulsion-al and I screamed.
Emulsions. Fats. Ice crystals. And ice cream holds its ingredients together
Can we stomach the math?
Psychology. Soup. Wings. And tips for how to diet and make more sales in a restaurant.
A cut above the rest.
Precision. Plastics. Usability. And how a pair of scissors’ design made it a kitchen staple.
