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/X 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/X LinkedIn
Splashed from my head to-ma-toes! Convection. Viscosity. Bubbles. And how to prevent splattering when cooking thick sauces. Continue reading… Facebook Twitter/X LinkedIn
Thick and saucy between the sheets. Viscosity. Thickeners. Starch. And why French mother sauces “roux” the world. Continue reading… Facebook Twitter/X 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/X LinkedIn