Low Lactose Cooking
I am among those who are lactose intolerant. A more technical term is lactose malabsorption; that seems more descriptive to me. According to a meta-analysis published in Lancet, 68% of …
Applying Data Analytics to Culinary Arts
Applying Data Analytics to Culinary Arts — What does that mean? I take deep dives into recipes and approaches driven by analytics: techniques and ingredients are the raw data and refined creative recipes are the results. Sometimes this results in the one best recipe, sometimes it is a collection of recipes, and sometimes the result is an understanding of differences in recipes.
If you value thoughtful, informative discussions on cooking you will appreciate these topics.
Southern BBQ Sauce Recipes
What is an authentic Southern BBQ Sauce recipe? The answer will depend on who you ask. There are few topics in American food that can generate as much passion as …
Shepherd’s & Cottage Pies from both sides of the Pond
Let’s start by making one distinction very clear. Shepherd’s Pie is made with lamb. Not lamb or beef. Cottage Pie is made with beef. Simple, but it needs to be …
How do I make Authentic Gelato?
— for those not in Italy — Should you make your own gelato? If you live in Italy, then the answer perhaps is, “if you want to.” If you don’t …
Remembering Amalfi — Torta Caprese
Count me among the millions who have traveled to the Amalfi Coast, tasted Amalfi Torta Caprese, and said, “I have to make that when I get home.” Only to be …
Authentic Italian Meatballs
What do Italians know about meatballs, that I don’t? Italians can be passionate about meatballs. But what is an authentic Italian meatball? They do not contain exotic ingredients, it seems …
Perfecting the Tart Crust
With the right tart shell, pretty much anything brought home from the market can be turned into a simple but impressive main dish, a starter, or a dessert as shown …
