The Science of Caramelizing Onions

The Science of Caramelizing Onions

Every wondered why onions make you cry or how these beauties caramelize? Today on Food Science Friday we’re peeling back the layers and talking onion chemistry.

Miso Sweet Potato, Kale, and Tofu Stir Fry

Miso Sweet Potato, Kale, and Tofu Stir Fry

Everyone seems to be into fermented foods these days, and I am no different. I love anything umami or pickled and fermented foods tend to be foods with these complex flavor profiles. What are fermented foods? Fermented foods are basically food products made/altered by microbes (often bacteria or yeast). The fermentation process has been used [...]

Caramelized Onions, Spinach, Goat Cheese & Sun-Dried Tomato Quiche

Caramelized Onions, Spinach, Goat Cheese & Sun-Dried Tomato Quiche

The chemistry of caramelizing onions and my recipe for caramelized onions, spinach, goat cheese, and sun-dried tomato quiche

Dark Chocolate Kahlua Ganache Truffle Bats

Dark Chocolate Kahlua Ganache Truffle Bats

There's a bit of science behind formulating the perfect ganache Halloween treat, but you don't need to be a chemist to whip up a one of these great ganache truffle bats!