A bowl of Sukiyaki
In recent years, much has been said about the presence of a fifth taste. No longer was food described as just salty, sweet, sour or bitter, it is now proven that there is a mysterious fifth taste – the taste loosely called as “savory” or more specifically called umami. Umami is a [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Food Science'
The Umami of Dashi
April 4th, 2010 · 18 Comments · Food Science, Main Courses, More Kitchen Musings
Paris – it’s a love-hate relationship…
December 16th, 2009 · 57 Comments · Food Science, Food and Travel, Macaron Chronicles, More Kitchen Musings
…mostly love, actually
A view of the Eiffel Tower from the Trocadero
So we ate…a lot, but we walked a lot too. In fact, I’ve never walked so much in my life. I shall spare you most of my sightseeing pictures as I’m sure that there are more than enough travel blogs that cover this, [...]
Tags:Duck Confit·E. Dehillerin·G. Detou·Laduree·macarons·Mora·Paris·Pierre Herme
Meat Glue
July 6th, 2008 · 18 Comments · Food Science
Uh…I swear I have not lost my mind. There exist such a thing. An enzyme called transglutaminase acts as a bonding agent for different types of proteins. It is not a new discovery. It’s mostly used in industrial applications like…
I am so not gelling…
June 30th, 2008 · 29 Comments · Desserts, Food Science, Macaron Chronicles
So, I’m back! For the first 2 weeks of June, I had to attend to my day job plus an influx of macaron orders. Remember I mentioned some exciting projects? One is underway and won’t be finished until the end…
Pretty in Pink …
September 5th, 2007 · 22 Comments · Desserts, Food Science
…at least it was until I baked it. This light and fluffy soufflé is from Sherry Yard’s soon-to-be released book, Desserts by the Yard. I was so excited when I found out from Anita that the lady who introduced me…
A Cross-Cultural Affair
August 8th, 2007 · 14 Comments · Food Science, Main Courses
I think marriages that span cultural boundaries have several issues that arise from following one’s own customs and traditions. For the “Hungry” hubby and I, this is not the case for we conveniently ignore them. For our part, the dilemma…
Tags:cinammon·Justin Quek·Passion and Inspiration·star anise
Me and McGee
July 14th, 2007 · 6 Comments · Food Science
Okay, it probably sounds more like McGee and 20 other people. Anyway, I just finished the first day of the “The Harold McGee lecture series” . My head is full and exploding with countless ideas for new experiments. The “hungry”…
Tags:Food Science·Harold McGee
