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Feminism
The Female Chef’s Table
Apparently we still have to talk about the fact that female chefs are women, because the fact that they are…
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Food
Turn Coconut into Bacon
I posted this yesterday on my vegan food blog but it’s such a fun bit of kitchen magic that I…
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Food
Friday Food Lab: Artichokes are Flowers
Over here at the lab we love us some good eating. And we have decided that Fridays are a great…
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Chemistry
The Physics and Chemistry of Emulsions and Blender Mayonnaise
I am a big fan of mayonnaise. I like it on my fries, on my burgers, and combined with different…
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Chemistry
Amuse-Bouche: Tapioca Maltodextrin + Olive Oil Powder
Chances are high that you've consumed some form of maltodextrin–a substance commonly used as filler in processed foods (for example, bulking…
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Chemistry
Amuse-Bouche: The Chemistry of Candy + Lollipops
I wanted to create some kind of Valentine’s Day treat for the Lab. Steve, Maggie, and Maddie (the MadArtBot) were…
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Chemistry
Amuse-Bouche: Tryptophan + Turkey Curry
As a kitchen nerd, I love Thanksgiving. I appreciate the messages about being thankful for what we have, but let’s…
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Activities
Making Apple Pie From Scratch
A wise man once suggested that if you truly want to make an apple pie from scratch, you had to…
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