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Camont's Kitchen Stairs Library, Paula Wolfert & the Cooking of Southwest France.

Kate Hill's Gascon Year Journals • 239 implied HN points • 02 Nov 24
🍲 Food & Drink Cookbooks French cuisine Culinary Traditions Cooking techniques Food history
  1. The Kitchen Stair Library is a unique spot for cookbooks, making them easily accessible for cooking inspiration and daily use. It's a practical and charming way to keep favorite recipes at hand.
  2. Paula Wolfert’s book, 'The Cooking of Southwest France', holds a special place in many kitchens because it teaches not only recipes but also about local ingredients and cooking techniques.
  3. Cooking is a personal journey, and it's common for cooks to adapt recipes over time, learning from different versions and their own experiences to create their own signature dishes.

The Keeping Kitchen is my second home.

Kate Hill's Gascon Year Journals • 1218 implied HN points • 19 Oct 24
🍲 Food & Drink Culinary Arts Food Preservation Cooking techniques Gastronomy Local Cuisine
  1. The Keeping Kitchen is a specially designed space meant for cooking and preserving food. It focuses on being practical and easy to clean, with everything organized and visible.
  2. These kitchens play a big role in traditional French country living, being used for tasks like canning and making products to store for winter. They help create a flow of preserved food for the year.
  3. The Kitchen is also a place for teaching and sharing cooking knowledge, with courses in butchery and charcuterie. It encourages planning ahead for meals and using supplies creatively.

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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Ingredients, flavor networks, and the "essence" of cuisine

The Counterfactual • 119 implied HN points • 19 Jul 24
🍲 Food & Drink Cuisine Ingredients Flavor Cooking techniques
  1. Cuisines can be recognized by their unique ingredients, which usually make up their core flavors. For example, Southern Italian cuisine often has tomatoes and olive oil, while Chinese dishes might use soy sauce and ginger.
  2. Research shows that some ingredients are more common in certain cuisines than others. This means some ingredients are 'distinctive' and can help identify the style of a dish or cuisine.
  3. Different cuisines have varying trends when it comes to combining flavors. Some might use ingredients with similar tastes together, while others may avoid them, highlighting unique culinary preferences.

Kitchen Project #118: Crispy Apple Custard Pie

Kitchen Projects • 1081 implied HN points • 22 Oct 23
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Cooking techniques Food history Desserts
  1. Apples come in a variety of flavors and textures, making them versatile for baking.
  2. Understanding the ripening schedules of fruits can help in preserving their freshness and flavors.
  3. When making apple pie with filo pastry, pre-cooking the apples to prevent sogginess and incorporating custard can result in a delicious and crispy dessert.

15 things I consumed this week

Maybe Baby • 485 implied HN points • 01 Nov 24
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Nutrition Dining Food Trends Cooking techniques
  1. Trying new snacks can be a fun part of your day. Mixing flavors like apple with yogurt and chocolate chips can create a tasty treat.
  2. Reading about fashion or cultural trends from the past can spark memories and nostalgia. Reflecting on how things used to be is always interesting.
  3. Exploring different types of media can enrich your experiences. Whether it's articles, podcasts, or videos, there's always something new to discover.

Kitchen Project #113: The Art of Meringue ft. The Plinth Pavlova

Kitchen Projects • 687 implied HN points • 10 Sep 23
🍲 Food & Drink Desserts History Cooking techniques
  1. Desserts can be visually stunning and fun, adding a whimsical touch to the dining experience.
  2. Meringue sculptures are a popular trend, known for their intricate designs and pipe-able nature.
  3. Historically, dessert has evolved from high-cost, elaborate treats for the wealthy to creative and edible art forms for everyone to enjoy.

Croissants All Day, All Night

Wordloaf • 589 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23
🍲 Food & Drink Baking Cookbooks Photography Cooking techniques
  1. The book emphasizes technique over recipes, making it a great resource for home bakers wanting to master croissants.
  2. The unique and creative photography in the book adds a fun and interesting touch to each pastry featured.
  3. The author's personal story and passion for crafting the book shine through, making it more than just a boring cookbook.

Melek Erdal’s Baked Candied Pumpkin with Tahini and Walnuts

Vittles • 161 implied HN points • 13 Nov 24
🍲 Food & Drink Cuisine Recipes Culinary Arts Food culture Cooking techniques
  1. Baked candied pumpkin is a comforting dessert that combines sweetness with tahini and walnuts. It reminds people of shared moments and helps heal emotional pain.
  2. Cutting up the pumpkin can be the hardest part of making this dish, but the process of preparing it is important and rewarding.
  3. Sharing food with loved ones can be a source of joy and connection, especially during tough times.

The Final Word on Washing Chicken

Eat Shit and Prosper • 199 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Food Safety Cultural Influences Cooking techniques Health Risks
  1. Washing chicken is debated, but many Americans still do it. It's thought that rinsing meat can lower bacteria, even if cooking also helps.
  2. Some bacteria, like C. perfringens, produce spores that can survive cooking, so rinsing can help remove them. This means washing your chicken might actually be safer.
  3. Washing chicken doesn't spread germs as much as people think if done carefully. Using low water pressure and washing hands after can keep things clean.

no. 69: hot plates

let them eat cake • 399 implied HN points • 21 Apr 23
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking techniques Culinary culture
  1. French tops in restaurant kitchens are unique pieces of equipment that serve a specific purpose in cooking efficiently
  2. French tops provide precise heat control by requiring movement of saucepans instead of adjusting the flame, making chefs more conscious of heat distribution and time
  3. Using a French top in a home kitchen may not be practical due to the intense heat generated and the effort required to maintain it compared to its benefits

Songsoo Kim’s Jjajangmyeon (Pork Belly and Fried Black Bean Noodles)

Vittles • 115 implied HN points • 27 Nov 24
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Cuisines Food culture Cooking techniques Personal Stories
  1. Jjajangmyeon is a comfort food in Korea that connects people to their memories and identity. It represents not just a meal but also a connection to family and past experiences.
  2. The dish has roots in both Chinese and Korean cuisine, evolving over time to become a symbol of indulgence for many. It's often enjoyed on special occasions, showing how food can carry cultural significance.
  3. Eating jjajangmyeon can serve as a way to cope with feelings of nostalgia and belonging. It allows people to hold onto parts of their past while adapting to new environments.

Emigh Lamb and Last of the Summer Tomatoes: A Recipe

illyanna Maisonet's Newsletter • 275 implied HN points • 05 Sep 23
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Food Industry Cooking techniques
  1. The Emigh family has been in the Solano County area since the 1800s, running Emigh Livestock and Emigh Lamb.
  2. Emigh Lamb raises Rambouillet/Suffolk cross lambs in dry hill ground, ensuring quality through breeding and feeding practices.
  3. The Emigh Lamb and Last of the Summer Tomatoes recipe includes ingredients like lamb, zucchini, onions, tomatoes, and spices for a flavorful dish.

Nick Bramham's Caponata for All Seasons

Vittles • 112 implied HN points • 06 Mar 24
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Cooking techniques Seasonal Ingredients Culinary culture
  1. Caponata is a diverse dish with fried vegetables, pine nuts, raisins, olives, vinegar, and tomatoes, showcasing the variety and uniqueness of this Sicilian classic.
  2. Caponata can be made year-round by using preserved ingredients like olive oil, vinegar, sugar, pine nuts, olives, and raisins, allowing for seasonal variations in vegetables to be incorporated.
  3. Consider trying a new version of caponata with pumpkin or squash, offering a denser and sweeter flavor profile that contrasts well with the other traditional ingredients, making it a standout dish on its own.

My New Favorite Way to Eat Organ Meats

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 99 implied HN points • 18 Feb 23
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Nutrition Products Cooking techniques Ingredients
  1. Incorporate organ meats into your diet by mixing them into ground beef and seasoning heavily with taco seasoning for a flavorful taco meat that masks the taste of organs.
  2. Using a ground meat blend where organs are a portion of the mix can help make the overall flavor more enjoyable compared to using fresh organ meats.
  3. Consider exploring supplements containing a blend of organ meats if you still struggle to eat organs, and look for sustainable, high-quality meat options when purchasing.

Recipe: Raspberry-Oat Bars

The Analog Family • 39 implied HN points • 30 Apr 23
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Baking Desserts Nutrition Cooking techniques
  1. Raspberry-oat bars are a hearty and delicious dessert that can satisfy sweet cravings with their nutty and fruity flavor. They're filled with texture and flavor, making them a great choice over delicate desserts.
  2. The recipe is flexible, allowing for different nuts to be used in the topping, so you can customize it based on your preferences. This makes it fun to experiment with different ingredients.
  3. These bars can be easily made in a few steps, starting with a simple base of flour, oats, and butter, then topped with a rich nut mixture. They're perfect for sharing or enjoying at home.

recipes

let them eat cake • 119 implied HN points • 29 Oct 20
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Culinary culture Cooking techniques Food Systems Culinary History
  1. The recipe for Pandan Chiffon Cake involves unique techniques like making fresh pandan extract and coconut milk for a refined flavor and texture.
  2. Fiona's Pandan Chiffon Cake recipe uses less flour and substitutes oil with coconut milk for richness, setting it apart from traditional chiffon cake recipes.
  3. The 'Brandy Chicken' recipe showcases a simple yet flavorful way of cooking with minimal ingredients, emphasizing the importance of quality ingredients like good brandy for marinades.

no. 40 knowing how it feels

let them eat cake • 99 implied HN points • 07 Feb 21
🍲 Food & Drink Culinary Traditions Cooking techniques Food culture
  1. Culinary traditions are being preserved through detailed cookbooks for various cuisines around the world, even those not typically documented in America.
  2. There is a debate about the best way to record recipes - detailed gram measurements can sometimes overshadow the intuitive 'feel' that experienced cooks rely on.
  3. Recipes serve as static records of dynamic dishes, capturing a moment in time but unable to fully encapsulate the evolving nature of traditional cooking styles.

counterfactual pastry development

let them eat cake • 119 implied HN points • 04 Oct 19
🍲 Food & Drink Baking Cooking techniques Food Systems
  1. Different pastries have intricate details in their making process that significantly impact their taste and texture.
  2. Traditional recipes and methods influence food homogeneity across regions, but also limit innovation and variation.
  3. Innovations in pastry recipes can lead to improved taste and texture, challenging traditional norms and potentially creating new delicious options.

How to Make a Tarte Tatin

Autoscriptorium • 0 implied HN points • 19 Aug 23
🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Ingredients Cooking techniques
  1. Tarte Tatin requires a nonstick oven-proof pan and can be made with various fruit options like apples, peach, quince, or even tomato and onions for a savory twist.
  2. The Tarte Tatin crust can be store-bought or homemade by combining butter, flour, sugar, salt, lemon zest, ice water, and apple cider vinegar.
  3. To make a Tarte Tatin, prepare the crust, cook the filling in a pan, arrange the fruit, top with pastry, bake until golden, and then flip onto a serving platter before slicing and serving.

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Curious futures (KGhosh) • 0 implied HN points • 22 Dec 24
🍲 Food & Drink Culinary Trends Cooking techniques
  1. Teff, a small grain from Ethiopia, is gaining popularity in the health food market, with its value expected to double by 2030. This shows that old ingredients can make a big comeback.
  2. AI is changing how businesses operate and threatening jobs, but it can also offer new opportunities for creativity and innovation. Businesses need to adapt and see AI as a partner.
  3. The blend of culinary trends and modern marketing aims to attract 'kidults,' or adults who enjoy fun, youthful products. This reflects a shift in how brands target all ages.