Jason Logsdon's Blog, page 67
September 7, 2014
Modernist Books: Ideas in Food: Great Recipes and Why They Work Review
Ideas in Food: Great Recipes and Why They Work by Ali Kamozawa and H. Alexander Talbot is perfect for anyone who loves food, and is the ideal handbook for unleashing creativity, intensifying flavors, and pushing one's cooking to new heights. Ideas in Food cookbook clarifies both the science behind and the techniques of creating great food. Read the entire entry...
Modernist Books: Haute Dogs: Recipes for Hot Dogs, Buns & Condiments Review
If you like hot dogs then Haute Dogs: Recipes for Hot Dogs, Buns & Condiments by Russell Van Kraayenburg is the book for you! Hot dogs are often considered a cheap, low quality food but this book proves that doesn't have to be the case. From classic dogs to some really interesting ethnic options it contains a lot of different, interesting recipes. Read the entire entry...
July 28, 2014
Guide to Meat Cuts
Knowing the various types of meat cuts is critical to understanding the proper methods used to cook them. Read the entire entry...
Modernist Cooking Blog: Merge with Cooking Sous Vide
I have exciting news, I've decided to merge my two main websites, Cooking Sous Vide and Modernist Cooking Made Easy. Sous vide is a big part of modernist cooking and having all the information in one place made the most sense, as well as taking advantage of the active communities on each site. This will allow me to better focus my efforts and continue providing valuable information to you. Read the entire entry...
July 23, 2014
Modernist Cooking Blog: The Sous Vide Beer Making Adventure
Whole-grain brewing requires consistent temperatures. Sounds like a job for sous vide! Follow our adventure at using an immersion circulator to help add some precision to the beer making process. Read the entire entry...
July 22, 2014
Modernist Cooking Blog: What do I need to get started with modernist cooking? - Ask Jason
What equipment and ingredients do I need to get started with modernist cooking? Here's some of the things I use most often and are easy to use for new modernist cooks. Read the entire entry...
June 17, 2014
Modernist Recipes: Paloma with Grapefruit Foam Recipe
Tequila has a bad reputation as a party drink but you can tame it if you replace the shots with this sophisticated cocktail. The paloma is a traditional Mexican cocktail and is much more common than a margarita south of the border. It is usually made with tequila and a grapefruit soda, such as squirt, served over ice, and is both easy to make and delicious. Read the entire entry...
June 13, 2014
Modernist Equipment: Sous Vide: Torches
There are several torches to sear sous vide foods and here are some of the best ones for the home and professional cook to use. Read the entire entry...
June 12, 2014
Modernist Recipes: Watermelon Soup With Pickled Rind Recipe
When watermelon is in season it's hard to resist. For some parties you need nothing more than to slice it and hand it out with paper towels for people to scarf down. However, sometimes you want something a little more refined and that's where this recipe comes in. Read the entire entry...
