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The Andaliman Edition

Why is this interesting? • 1990 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Culture Cuisine Discovery
  1. Batak cuisine is known for its spicy dishes using Andaliman peppers.
  2. Andaliman peppers are related to Szechuan peppers and provide a unique tingling sensation on the tongue.
  3. The numbing sensation of Andaliman peppers can be experienced in Batak highlands, creating a surprising culinary discovery.

Kitchen Project #128: Everything Rhubarb

Kitchen Projects • 1454 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Baking Desserts Cooking techniques
  1. The newsletter provides a comprehensive guide on various ways to use rhubarb in recipes like jam, compote, syrup, and even choux pastries.
  2. Tips are shared on cooking rhubarb to bring out its best flavor, including methods like poaching and roasting.
  3. Exploration of the different varieties of rhubarb is discussed, such as Yorkshire and Dutch rhubarb, and how they differ in taste and quality.
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I Know Where All The Chocolate In The House Is and You'd Think That Would Relax Me

The Chatner • 982 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking Family Memory Recipes
  1. The author has a detailed memory of where all the food is in the house, especially chocolate.
  2. This habit seems to stem from a mix of concern for running out of things and a genuine interest in food and comfort.
  3. The habit of knowing where all the food is can be seen as thoughtful and caring, but it could also potentially be overwhelming for others.

La Rentrée, Part 2

David Lebovitz Newsletter • 4933 implied HN points • 25 Sep 23
🍲 Food & Drink Cuisine Restaurants Travel Shopping Recipes
  1. Brittany is a beautiful region known for its rocky coasts, dramatic weather, and delicious food like moules-frites and local hard apple cider.
  2. In Languedoc, you can enjoy a relaxing vacation with fresh seafood, warm beaches, and charming markets like the one in Olonzac.
  3. Exploring vide-greniers in the French countryside can lead to great finds, while enjoying delicious food at local restaurants can be a highlight of the trip.

The things that lasted

Evil Witches Newsletter • 1395 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Kitchenware
  1. Wedding registry items can last a long time and be useful in daily life.
  2. Certain household items like towels, cookware, and utensils remain durable and functional over many years.
  3. Choosing practical, durable items like All Clad pans and bamboo utensils can pay off in the long run.

October 2023 newsletter

David Lebovitz Newsletter • 4363 implied HN points • 01 Oct 23
🍲 Food & Drink Restaurants Cookbooks Travel Recipes Gardening
  1. The author missed writing the September newsletter but enjoyed taking a break in Sicily.
  2. In France, 'Non' doesn't mean being rude; it's about valuing personal time like vacation and work-life balance.
  3. When dining in France, tipping is not mandatory as service is included in the price, but leaving a little extra for good service is appreciated.

one-pot cheesy pumpkin pasta

What To Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking • 3871 implied HN points • 08 Oct 23
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Ingredients Cooking tips Meal Ideas
  1. The recipe shared is a one-pot cheesy pumpkin pasta, perfect for fall comfort food.
  2. The author shares her love for savory pumpkin dishes and provides alternatives for those who don't enjoy pumpkin.
  3. There are tips for variations, such as using canned butternut squash, adding meat or greens, and making the dish dairy- or gluten-free.

New York City Green Book

Yolo Intel • 1061 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Wellness Restaurants Plant-based
  1. The post provides a wellness list for New York City, featuring culty matcha and juice bars, GF and plant-based spots, banyas, and classes.
  2. Contributors include individuals deeply connected to the wellness and food industries in the city.
  3. The post is available to paid subscribers and offers insights on food and drink spots in NYC.

Issue 10 – Pasta

Unbox Inbox • 1129 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Packaging Cooking Design Vintage
  1. Pasta packaging can be a work of art, with brands focusing on sustainability and design aesthetics.
  2. Quality pasta brands pay attention to packaging details like graphics and windows, attracting consumers with visually appealing designs.
  3. The trend in pasta packaging leans towards simplicity, utilizing clean lines, white space, and sans serif fonts.

Issue 11 – Peanut Butter

Unbox Inbox • 991 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink
  1. Peanut butter comes in various packaging designs depending on the brand and style, from colorful and bold for mainstream brands to natural and neutral tones for organic varieties.
  2. There is a trend of using colorful packaging designs to distract from subpar ingredients in some food products, while brands with transparent ingredient lists stand out.
  3. Innovations in peanut butter products include everything bagel-flavored peanut butter, squeezable jars for easier spreading, and even peanut butter for dogs with unique ingredients like turmeric and parsley.

Kitchen Project #127: Plant-based Meringues 🌱

Kitchen Projects • 1081 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Baking Recipes Plant-based
  1. Meringue can be made vegan using aquafaba, the liquid from canned chickpeas, as a substitute for egg whites.
  2. Plant-based alternatives like pea protein powder or chickpea flour did not work well compared to aquafaba for making meringue.
  3. French meringue made with aquafaba has minor differences in appearance, flavor, and mouthfeel compared to traditional egg white meringue.

Kitchen Project #130: Love Letters to Ingredients

Kitchen Projects • 746 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Ingredients Recipes Wine
  1. Food can be a love language, evoking memories and emotions through the ingredients we use and dishes we create.
  2. Ingredients like black sesame, eggs, muscat Beaumes de Venise wine, vinegar, and pomegranates can bring unique flavors, textures, and balance to culinary creations.
  3. Exploring the stories and flavors of ingredients like vinegar in desserts can add new dimensions to baking, offering a fresh twist on traditional sweets.

a really simple meal plan v.2

What To Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking • 4343 implied HN points • 30 Aug 23
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Cooking tips
  1. The meal plan includes recipes for Jerk Chicken with Coconut Rice and Strawberry Salsa, Sunshine Pasta, Chicken Flautas & Roasted Corn Salad, Roasted Asparagus Farrotto, and Sesame-Ginger Grilled Steak with Cucumber Pepper Avocado Salad.
  2. The meal plan provides detailed instructions for preparing the meals, including tips for leftover usage and variations to suit different preferences.
  3. A PDF grocery list is included for easy shopping and organization based on grocery aisle.

What Does La Dive Bouteille Stand For?

Not Drinking Poison • 766 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Natural Wine
  1. There is a divide in the natural wine community over the use of additives like sulfites.
  2. The recent controversy at La Dive Bouteille reflects the increasing diversification of ideologies in the natural wine world.
  3. Natural wine producers at La Dive Bouteille are debating between zero sulfitage and minimal sulfitage approaches.

The French Farmyard Comes Alive

Kate Hill's Gascon Year Journals • 648 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking
  1. Embrace a modified approach to raising your own food by incorporating a kitchen-sized farmyard without the whole farm for a sustainable food source.
  2. Focus on basic ingredients and slow-cooking techniques like braising and roasting to create flavorful, farm-fresh meals that highlight the value of homegrown and locally sourced produce.
  3. Explore the joy of cultivating your own garden and foraging in your local surroundings for fresh and seasonal ingredients, allowing you to savor the simplicity of farm-to-table living.

The virility Crunchwrap Supreme

Food is Stupid • 668 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Food culture
  1. Valentine's Day is an unofficial food holiday that involves cooking a romantic meal for your partner.
  2. The Virility Crunchwrap Supreme was created using aphrodisiac ingredients like oysters, almonds, and pickled okra.
  3. Building the Crunchwrap involved constructing layers of ingredients and folding them to create a unique dish.

Flowers and flours

Wordloaf • 884 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Baking Sourdough Microbiology Fermentation
  1. Debra Wink, a sourdough expert, recommends using pineapple juice in the initial starter mixture to create favorable conditions for lactic acid bacteria and yeast growth.
  2. Monitoring and adjusting the pH of sourdough starters can play a key role in activating yeast and preventing undesirable bacteria, leading to successful starter maintenance.
  3. Leaving starters at room temperature instead of refrigerating them for short periods can help retain their robustness and enhance their performance.

The clam dog

Food is Stupid • 845 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking Recipes Ingredients Food culture
  1. Geoducks are giant clams shaped like penises, considered a delicacy and tasty when prepared properly.
  2. Preparing a clam dog from scratch can be challenging and messy, requiring cleaning and frying the clam.
  3. Frying the fried geoduck resulted in a chewy, difficult-to-eat texture, highlighting the importance of proper preparation.

KP+: Black sesame and Yuzu Milk Buns

Kitchen Projects • 609 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Baking Ingredients Events Community
  1. Yuzu is a popular ingredient with a unique floral acidity, sometimes hard to find but worth seeking out for its flavor.
  2. The process of making black sesame and yuzu milk buns was revisited after years, resulting in a successful comeback with added yuzu curd.
  3. Two different shaping methods were shared for the buns, both yielding delicious results especially enhanced with the yuzu curd.

Leek and Squash Mini Galettes

Susanality • 687 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Cooking Food Photography Ingredients
  1. Recipe for Leek and Butternut Squash Galette that can be served as a main dish or appetizer.
  2. Changes to the newsletter: Free subscribers get less emails with one recipe per month, paid subscribers get bonus content in weekly emails.
  3. Tips for making the galette: Use pre-peeled squash for convenience, make the pastry dough and prep ingredients in advance, and adjust flour choices to suit your preference.

The Global Food Institute, an update

Longer Tables with José Andrés • 825 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Education Policy Innovation Humanities Sustainability
  1. The Global Food Institute aims to inspire a new generation to solve big food problems through policy, innovation, and humanities.
  2. The Institute has made progress, including participation in events like the World Food Forum and the launch of the Alliance for a Sustainable Future.
  3. Key leaders like Bill Dietz and Tara Scully are driving research, policy work, and curriculum development at the Institute.