The Theory of Mole

The Theory of Mole

Mole isn’t just one thing; it isn’t one sauce that you can locate in a cookbook and declare mastery over after preparing it a few times. Talking with chefs about mole, reading about it, and eating it has shown me that mole is more about technique and theory than it is...
Exploring the Taste of Bitter Melon

Exploring the Taste of Bitter Melon

We’re programmed to sense four basic tastes: sweet, salty, sour, and bitter (yes, I know you want to include umami, but lets just deal with the basics for now). The first three are easy enough to understand, and enjoy fully as they come across our tongues. But,...