This morning I got the fudge filling out to come to room temperature and for whatever reason I decided I had to wash the two kitchen windows that flank the stove first. I guess they were bugging me. They were really gross and I love clean windows. So, I moved all the bottles of cook...
In other news, I’m trying to make a side hustle of giving talks, so if you are a person who would like me to come talk to your group/department/school about science communication/making a path/equity and diversity/anything in anything I’ve written, give me a call. By which I mean...
It was not the most auspicious experience we would have with their school and one that would leave me feeling a little jaded about what might happen when it came time for M to start his round of food technology lessons. Fortunately, M’s Year 7 teacher was willing to work with us when...
When she is then surprised by her mother enrolling her in a French school far from home, Reichl makes friends with a schoolmate who’s father introduces her to the joys of fine food. She spends much of her young adulthood traveling abroad experiencing the foods of the regions, and then joi...
Zoe is a lawyer and dealing with a workplace fling gone horribly wrong, Lily is her high school best friend, with a little secret of her own, Dan was her teenage boyfriend, Rod another friend, who’s getting married and has invited them all along. But between them is the accidental dea...
I don’t know if adults get this feeling since they’ve been driving for so long. But I really love driving at night, where I follow every curve in the road perfectly and feel comfortable and smooth. And it almost makes class worth it to drive to school in the morning, listening to ...
When my kids were in school I loved to make this dish because it was one dish. That meant a lot back then. I did have to use a few pans and bowls to prepare but it takes a bit of work to have something you love. I have always […] Continue Reading Flour Power BAKED DONUTS...
If you think about how most people bake with wheat, you’ll realize that they usually use two different kinds of flour: an all purpose flour for cakes, pies, muffins, and other pastries, and a bread flour for baking bread. I decided very early on that I
Biga Recipe (from my Basic Baking class at the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts) 1/4 oz. yeast 1/4 cup warm water (warm=dip in a finger and it should feel the same temp as your body) pinch of sugar 1 1/2 cups warm water 3 3/4 cups flour (I suggest all-purpose flour here....
But, as the business has developed, we had a chat earlier this month, and I think I am going to stay in the kitchen for the next couple of years, at least, as there is no reason for me to move. It works so well just working in between everyone while the kids are at school, ...