The first sous vide vacuum sealing I did at the Modernist Cuisine lab wasn't to cook anything. It was to reseal an airtight package of vanilla beans. The first time I used a pacojet, however, was to whir up some vanilla gelato. This lab is known for making pistachio gelato. It's … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Dairy-free Vanilla Gelato and What Seattleites Don’t Know About Coffee
Archives for August 2012
Centrifuged Figs: Fig butter, jam, and juice
It started with me asking a simple question: "What about centrifuged figs?" The answer from Sam, one of the exceptional Modernist Cuisine chefs in the Cooking Lab was positive, and by the afternoon, three containers of figs appeared miraculously in the lab for me with which to … [Read more...] about Centrifuged Figs: Fig butter, jam, and juice
Zen Rice
I've been saving this one for awhile. And I'm going to break it out now because I'm too busy eating albacore tuna belly in Seattle and watching immersion circulators in action at the Modernist Cuisine kitchen to write a recipe post. So, what's the definition of zen rice? Rice … [Read more...] about Zen Rice
On the Hunt for Modernist Cuisine
It's 6:15am and I'm in the Montreal airport. This is much too early to be writing about sous vide machines, centrifuges, siphons and rotary evaporators in any intelligent way. Is there a time for that? According to the authors of Modernist Cuisine it is. Maybe I'll ask them that … [Read more...] about On the Hunt for Modernist Cuisine
Old Fashioned Peach Jam (Without Pectin), As Opposed to New Age Jam
As opposed to new-age jam, this is old fashioned jam. What's the difference, you ask? Beats the heck out of me. As far as I know, people are still making the same old jam these days. Maybe new-age jam requires digital instant-read thermometers, calcium chloride, or heaven forbid, … [Read more...] about Old Fashioned Peach Jam (Without Pectin), As Opposed to New Age Jam
Congratulations!
Congrats to Andrew Davidson, the winner of the free entrance to the Green Smoothie Workshop. Hope you have a delicious evening. … [Read more...] about Congratulations!
Warming the House
Trying to save money is no excuse not to have people over. There's no need to go the way of fois gras and unsustainable caviar to enjoy a good evening. Or a bag of chips and cheap Dep wine. Besides, if you host, the favour will eventually be returned, and you'll find yourself in … [Read more...] about Warming the House
Last Day to Win a Free Entrance to the Green Smoothie Workshop
It's still hot and sticky out there, so don't miss your chance to win a free green smoothie workshop and the perfect light dinner, lunch, or breakfast that won't overheat you kitchen or your belly. I love risotto, but an hour over a stove versus 5 minutes with a blender is an … [Read more...] about Last Day to Win a Free Entrance to the Green Smoothie Workshop
Win a Free Entrance to a Green Smoothie Workshop With Raw at Nux Wellness Centre
This Thursday, August 23rd at Nux Wellness Centre, Ildiko Brunner of Raw in Montreal will give a green smoothie workshop. What's a green smoothie workshop, you ask? It's for "novice as well as seasoned smoothie drinkers" alike. The smoothies are supposed to energize you by … [Read more...] about Win a Free Entrance to a Green Smoothie Workshop With Raw at Nux Wellness Centre
Tomato Jam (aka “Heinz on Crack”)
Normally I change a recipe in some way to adapt it to my needs. This one I kept exactly as is. It's from Food in Jars, the websit I trust the most for canning. This woman is a canning guru, and her website offers tons of recipes, tips, and canning wisdom. I call this "Heinz on … [Read more...] about Tomato Jam (aka “Heinz on Crack”)