Take my breath away.
Chemistry. Biology. Physics. And how breathalyzers are designed using principles also found in food and cooking.
January 11, 2017
Tagged “alcohol”
7 posts
"You smell heavenly, but I can't be with you."
Sulphur. Enzymes. Liver. And the science behind the advice not to mix alcohol and durians.
February 2, 2016
Water you mean I’m fat too?
Ethanol. Fat and water molecules. Solubility. And why meat cooked in alcohol tastes and smells better.
December 4, 2015
Water you mean I smell?
Water and ethanol. Atomic weights and density. Solubility and volatility. And why cooking with alcohol smells better.
December 4, 2015
Don't get worked up! It's batter to control your tempura!
Gluten. Solubility. Alcohol. And how to get fluffy tempura (and chicken wings).
October 11, 2015
Fish goes batter with beer.
Evaporation. Solubility. Insulation. And why beer-battered fish and chips are yummier.
October 5, 2015
The world according to tea drinking.
Culture. Economics. History. 5 lessons tea teaches us about how drinks become popular.
June 19, 2015