Foundations
She is considered the mother of the farm to table movement with her award winning restaurant Chez Panisse in Berkely, California
WHO IS: Alice Waters
This cruciferous vegetable, often mistaken for miniature cabbages, is best cooked with a quick sear to prevent sulfurous notes from developing.
What are Brussels Sprouts
This French term describes a mixture of flour and fat used as a thickening agent, crucial for creating classic sauces.
What is roux
Owner, Chef and Creator of NOMA in Denmark
Rene Redzepi
This handheld device, often with a spring-loaded handle and a series of wires, is ideal for beating eggs or incorporating air into sauces.
What is a whisk
What is the scale called used to measure the heat or capsaicinoid level in peppers
What is the scoville scale
To prevent enzymatic browning in cut fruits like apples and avocados, a chef might employ this technique, which involves soaking them in a solution to inhibit oxidation. ie: lemon juice or vinegar
What is acidulation
Beyond achieving a desirable crust, this crucial reaction, also known as the browning reaction, significantly contributes to the development of complex flavors in food when heated.
What is the Millard Reaction
Owner, Creator and Chef of the French Laundry in nappa valley
Thomas Keller
Often found with a wooden handle and a flat or slotted blade, this utensil is perfect for flipping pancakes or serving baked goods like brownies.
What is a spatula
a traditional Native American planting technique where corn, beans, and squash are grown together. This method is based on companion planting, where each plant benefits from the others, creating a mutually supportive ecosystem.
What is the 3 sisters growing technique
While botanically a fruit, this nightshade family member is universally treated as a vegetable in the culinary world and is crucial for dishes like ratatouille.
What is eggplant
This dramatic technique involves adding alcohol to a hot pan and igniting it, burning off the alcohol while enhancing the flavors of the dish through caramelization and reduction
What is Flambe
Owner, creator and Chef of Husk in the American South East
Who is Sean Brock
This gadget, available in both handheld and countertop models, is indispensable for shredding cheese, vegetables, or even chocolate into fine pieces.
What is a grater
a technique in which the order of operations is season & sear, add liquid and slow and low cooking
What is braising
This root vegetable, a staple in many cuisines, benefits from being stored in a cool, dark, and well-ventilated space to prevent sprouting and spoilage.
What are potatoes
What is the name of the technique used when adding tomato products to a roux to create a red roux packed with umami flavor
What is Pince or pincer
Owner and Chef of Faviken in Sweden
Who is Magnus Nilsson
This appliance, famously invented by accident, uses electromagnetic radiation to quickly cook and reheat food.
What is a Microwave oven
an Italian phrase meaning "to the tooth," referring to pasta or rice cooked until firm to the bite, rather than soft or mushy. It signifies a tender exterior with a slight, cooked-through resistance in the center, acting as the standard for pasta in Italy.
What is al dente
Beyond its role in making guacamole, the high fat content of this fruit makes it an excellent emulsifier in dressings and sauces.
What are avocados
This technique involves a dry heat cooking method that uses a small amount of fat in a shallow pan over relatively high heat.
What is Saute
Owner creator and chef of Alinea in chicago
Who is Grant Achatz
This famous chef's cobalt blue KitchenAid stand mixer is on display in the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.
Who was Julia Childs