I love Indian food. I can’t get enough of it. One of my favorite things about Indian cuisine is that a lot of it was borne out of poor circumstances. Many dishes evolved in times where there wasn’t refrigeration, thus strong flavors were used to trick the senses. Likewise, a lot of the cuisine is [...]
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Alinea – the Book
I recently checked out the Alinea Cookbook from the library in preparation for my upcoming “modern” food exploration. It’s amazing. The artwork is inspiring. The recipes showcase chef Grant Achatz‘s talent in flavor pairings and his eye for detail. Reading through this book is like rediscovering what “food” means. Sometimes the recipes seem pretentious and [...]
