To make this emulsion light and fluffy, This applies the same principles as whipping cold cream. His recipe requires whisking the melted chocolate and water over an ice bath to create air bubbles, all the while trapping them within the fat particles in the cocoa butter that solidify as the temperature drops. This causes the … Read more
If you’ve been tuned into any corner of the food world over the last couple of years, you’ve likely heard of Hetty McKinnon. Author of four best-selling cookbooks and the brains behind recipes like Roasted Cabbage Steaks With Crispy Chickpeas and Herby Croutons and Egg Salad With Grilled Broccoli and Chili Crisp, McKinnon has a knack for flavoring … Read more
When I search the internet for “Thai salads,” what usually pops up are Western adaptations with commonly associated Thai or generally Asian nuances: often a lettuce and cabbage mix with fresh herbs and, more often than not, a creamy nut-based dressing. But when I actually delve into traditional Thai cooking, specifically the food culture of … Read more
This summer my partner discovered the wonders of an espresso martini. Some might say he’s two summers too late (it’s me, I might say that). Others could argue bartenders have had time to perfect their versions and up the ante on them following the New York Times 2021 declaration. And still others (me, again) might … Read more
