I’m all for advancements in science and technology but this just sounds like a very bad idea. I’m sure margarine and hydrogenated oils sounded like a great idea when Wilhelm Normann
developed the process in the first part of the 20th century. We’re only now learning of the health implications. How long [...]
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Engineering Food at Level of Molecules – New York Times
No Stars for the Michelin Guide SF
As I just posted, I’m really busy working on a new start-up so I’ll keep my comments brief. The French Laundry received the only 3 star rating from Michelin in it’s inaugural SF guide, compared to 4 restaurants in New York. Having dinned at The French Laundry 3 times, I think the [...]
Global Dimming
I just watching Nova, Dimming the Sun while having my breakfast. The program is about global dimming which is:
…a term describing the gradual reduction in the amount of global hemispherical irradiance (or total solar irradiance) at the Earth’s surface since the 1950s. – from Wikipedia
I found the program really eye opening and disturbing. [...]
Poor Mario Batali
Mario Batali’s Babbo received just one star in Michelin’s recently released guide for New York. I haven’t yet had the pleasure of dining at any of his restaurants but this rating seems really harsh.
Even if you are really knowledgeable about food, you can’t help but be amazed at Batali’s knowledge about Italian [...]
Actualités
Sadly, Comcast cable keeps messing with my channel lineup. As a result, I no longer receive one of my favorite programs, Journal de France (the news in French). It’s really great to get different perspectives on the news from around the world. It’s also a great way for me to keep up [...]