A better way to think about browning
A kitchen note on the Maillard reaction, and why colour alone never tells the whole story.
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Kitchen notes, food science, and a culinary portfolio. A mix of recipes and food discoveries, growing one piece at a time.
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Caramel has more than one story
Sugar, dairy, heat, and the useful distinction between caramelisation and a caramel confection.
Alora
Culinary portfolio at Alora SF: Baklava with spiced honey syrup and pistachios; San Sebastian Basque Cheesecake v4.0.
2021
2021, from Louis Calata's culinary portfolio.
Elena's
Elena's Mexican Restaurant: Carlota de Limon, house-made churros with chile chocolate sauce, Fresas con Crema, Cafe de Olla Cheesecake with dark chocolate cremeux, Flan de Chocolate.
Grace
Grace Restaurant: Boba Milk Tea Creme brulee, Chocolate Trio, Hot SFMOMA Buns with herb cultured butter, Palette of Macarons, Trio of Sorbets.
One Market Restaurant
Fine dining plated desserts, sorbets, ice creams and pastries.