I love that it feels like more people know more about food than ever before – and not just because it’s good for business! Understanding cooking methods, and why certain things happen the way they do, ...

Where was this lesson in high school chemistry class? One of the most important flavor-producing reactions in cooking is what’s known as the maillard reaction. This is what’s responsible for the ...

The distinctive flavor of grilled, roasted and baked foods develops as a result of the Maillard reaction. This is a specific type of chemical reaction that occurs in hot and dry conditions between the ...

This weekend, millions of Americans will fire up the grill and cook up steaks, hot dogs, burgers and some tofu dogs (why not). Why will folks walking by the patio stop and sniff (besides the hickory ...

Imagine you’re attending an outdoor barbecue or tailgate party this summer. You’re sipping on an iced coffee mocha, others are drinking iced tea, family and friends are grilling smoked sausage or ...

Have you ever wondered how freshly baked bread gets its a golden brown crust and why it smells so good? Or how nondescript green berries turn into beautiful brown coffee beans with a rich alluring ...