Okay, let’s talk bakeries. That smell, right? Warm bread, sugary pastries, melting chocolate… it’s intoxicating. It conjures images of cozy mornings and artisanal craft. But behind that beautiful display case, […]
Okay, let’s talk bakery gear. Specifically, the big guns: dough sheeters and proofers. Stepping into the world of commercial baking, whether you’re scaling up a home passion project or outfitting […]
Okay, let’s talk fish. April 4th, 2025 today, and honestly, prepping fish used to intimidate the heck out of me. Back in my Bay Area days, I mostly bought fillets, […]
Okay, let’s talk about something that used to feel wildly intimidating, maybe even a little bit sci-fi: modernist ingredients in the home kitchen. I remember the first time I saw […]
Okay, let’s talk about something that seems ridiculously simple but is secretly, profoundly important in the kitchen: the timer. Specifically, finding the best kitchen timers for precise baking. I know, […]
Okay, let’s talk about something truly special: chicken pastrami roast. I know, I know, pastrami is traditionally beef, usually brisket or navel. And trust me, I love a good Katz’s-style […]
Okay, let’s talk about something near and dear to my heart, something that evokes pure comfort and, let’s be honest, a fair bit of culinary debate: Potato Gratin Dauphinoise. Just […]
Okay, so I stumbled across this phrase recently – “fried flavored beaten egg whites” – and it just sort of… stuck in my brain. What *are* they? Is it a […]
Alright, let’s talk shop. Specifically, baking shop. Setting up or upgrading the baking section of a commercial kitchen is… well, it’s a lot. I remember when I first started seriously […]
Okay, let’s talk food photography. It seems like everywhere you look online, especially on Instagram and Pinterest, there are these incredible, mouth-watering photos of food. You know the ones – […]
