I’m excited to finally hold an MA in Food Studies. Here is an excerpt of my final thesis/project that I’ve been working on this semester. I hope to pitch it to undergraduate programs in the tri-state area for the Spring 2024 semester to b
Carrot & Hazelnut Milk Chai The construction of flavor using plants is so intriguing. In this recipe we use carrot juice for sweetness & color, hazelnut milk for depth & creaminess & spices for warmth & depth. ✔️Save carrot pulp
Cinnamon Infused Milk Morning Latte This is my favorite way to lightly sweeten my coffee without any sweetener. You should like the taste of cinnamon though, as it remains pronounced. ✔️Lightly smash one whole cinnamon stick. I like to use a small
Student improvisational cooking session @iceculinary. I was so impressed with this pecan crusted tempeh & watercress parsnip dashi course. ✔️Steam tempeh before using it to cook to remove that underlying layer of bitter flavor ✔️Finely chop pec
Roasted Potato & Root Vegetable Pot Pie 🥕✨🌱🥔✨🥧 ✔️ Peel & blanche carrots to enhance the color and texture ✔️Crispy salt & fresh cut herbs make a great go-to springtime garnish ✔️Use 00 flour for the crust for a tender dough that re
I just adore these blossoms. Flavor wise, they are probably one of my top botanicals to use. Best part is that they last in the fridge for weeks. Excited to see these pop up at the markets in the next few weeks.
Barley Dessert Risotto with Slivered Almond & Nepitella Blossoms ✔️Pressure cook barley in equal parts water and coconut milk ✔️Add whole spices like cardamom, vanilla bean & cinnamon sticks ✔️Season with maple syrup & top with almonds
Plating tools 🧰 🎨 ✔️Pastry brush ✔️Offset spatula ✔️Tweezers ✔️Edible Gold Leaf ✔️Edible Flowers ✔️Pastry Tips ✔️Ring Molds ✔️Cake Tester
Edible Maple & Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough for the pages of @naturallydannyseo, 📷: @rikkisnyder ✔️Combine flours such as almond, oat or coconut ✔️Maple syrup, date syrup or brown rice syrup make for a great sweetener and binder ✔️Use a nut
Purple Grape & Strawberry Kanten ✔️Soak agar flakes in apple juice ✔️Dissolve mixture over low heat ✔️Cut fruit into serving cups ✔️Pour over agar mixture and set in fridge ✔️Top with 23K gold flakes
Mint Citrus Brew with Hyssop Blossoms ✔️Brew roasted kukicha tea with mint tea leaves ✔️Steep with orange and lemon slices ✔️Add a splash of apple juice ✔️Top with hyssop blossoms
Gluten Free Lemon Botanical Shortbread Cookies, student work @iceculinary ✔️A blend of coconut flour and arrowroot makes for a tender & flavorful dough ✔️Use coconut oil as your fat and maple syrup as the sweetener ✔️Incorporating lemon zest
Whole Wheat Tahini Cookies from the baking conversion demo @iceculinary ✔️The higher protein content makes the cookies denser. This results in more chewing which spreads more smell molecules retro nasally (90% of taste) registering more flavor ✔️
Soy Lacquered King Trumpet Mushrooms with a Smoked Cashew-Cilantro Cream; student work @iceculinary ✔️Score and marinate mushrooms in a soy sauce-forward marinade, but also include some sweetener like maple syrup to help caramelize while cooking ✔
Quick Breads with a side of sun with my #chefsintraining @iceculinary ✔️Morning Glory Muffins ✔️Cashew Cream & Fresh Fruit Layered Crepe Cake ✔️Currant Walnut Scones ✔️Date Sugar Brownies with Coconut Caramel
Crisped Chickpea Panelle with Lemon, Basil & A Bowl of Delicious Olives ✔️Cook chickpea flour with water in a pot, stirring frequently ✔️It’s ready when it starts pulling off the sides and no longer tastes slightly tannic ✔️Set &
Seitan Stuffed Plantains with Pico & Golden Vegetable Fried Rice - student work for their @iceculinary seasonal dinner project ✔️Hollow out & crisp plantains ✔️Make flavorful seitan crumble mixture ✔️Serve with fresh pico & avocado c