Techniques
Mechanical shear forces applied to hydrocolloid gels (gellan/agar) disrupt polymer networks, creating fluid yet fibrous textures.
A culinary tool that rapidly freezes ingredients on contact using a supercooled surface, enabling unique textural transformations.
3D printing in food preparation using thermoplastics and hydrocolloids as binding agents.
Confectionary made of chocolate and marshmallow
A traditional American dish made from braised pork head, set in aspic, and served sliced.
A cocktail made with vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream, served over ice in a rocks glass.
Hydroponics is a method of growing plants in a nutrient-rich solution rather than soil.
A preservation technique that involves removing oxygen from a container and replacing it with a modified atmosphere to inhibit the growth of microorganisms.
Using aquafaba as an emulsifier to create stable foams and emulsions.
Modernist dessert preparation techniques use chemical reactions and precise temperature control to create unique textures and presentation.
A vintage coffee brewing method using recirculating boiling water that often leads to over-extraction.
Sweet baked goods that rely on the Maillard reaction for flavor and browning.
Food served as a punishment in prisons
Mesquite smoke generates intense aromatic compounds through incomplete combustion of hard mesquite wood.