Heston Blumenthal shows how to cook the prefect steak in a pan. Probably a few steps most cooks skip over… These small details may separate a good steak from a great steak. First things first though- Buy a quality piece of meat dammit!
Videos
Jamie Oliver Throwback
Haha! I just came across this and I had to share. Jamie Oliver is really young in this video, but still doing his thing. I have a lot of respect for him with all his passions and endeavors… most of all he is still a great chef. Enjoy! 🙂
5 Ages & Textures of Parmigiano Reggiano
Massimo Bottura talks about this fascinating dish. He was also featured in Episode 1 of Chef’s Table… on Netflix now. Check it out.
Food Waste with John Oliver
Such an important message. I had no idea about the Emerson Act which protects restaurants and other businesses when donating food. Spread this message. Well done John Oliver and staff.
Why Does Spicy Food Hurt?
Most days of my life I crave something spicy. And of course, as always, my mind is playing tricks on me. I’ll get my revenge though… just need a tank and a balloon.
American Kids Try School Lunches from Around the World
Gotta love this experiment. Imagine what the kids from around the world would think of the school lunches in the U.S… I think many of them would be running away!
How to Open a Bottle of Wine Without a Corkscrew
Most of us just use a knife steel. This is for those extra special moments when you don’t want the cork floating in the bottle and only your shoe will do.
Apparently Ping Pong is Hilarious
I have no idea what’s going on here and it has absolutely nothing to do with food, but I was mesmerized. I can’t think of another sporting event where this would happen… it’s pretty funny.
René Redzepi Shows Us How to Make the Noma Dish: Vintage Carrot and Camomile
That carrot you never had a chance to harvest now has a use after you take it off Frosty’s head.
Back to the Start
Sometimes a cartoon and a good tune will get us to stop ignoring all the evidence around us of what we are doing to our food, our bodies, and our planet. Thanks Chipotle.