The Measurement Debate in Cooking

This chapter explores the frustrations surrounding the absence of metric weights in new cookbook releases, particularly in American cooking. It humorously critiques traditional measurement practices while advocating for greater precision and efficiency in kitchen storage and recipe development.

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Dave and Chris start the podcast by talking about the first of their "25 for 25" food trends over the past 25 years. Stay tuned to find out their first selection. They then interview Dan Giusti of Brigaid and talk with him about the current stigma against institutional cooking, underrated paths for chefs, and the flaws of the current hierarchy of restaurants. They finish with an Ask Dave about cookbooks.

Learn more about Brigaid: https://www.chefsbrigaid.com/

Get tickets for the Brigaid Summit: https://www.chefsbrigaid.com/brigaid-summit

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Learn more about Restaurant 1789: https://www.1789restaurant.com/

Learn more about Noma: https://noma.dk/

Learn more about Daniel: https://www.danielnyc.com/

Watch Dan on the Ugly Delicious Season 2: Kids episode

Learn more about bills: https://www.bills.com.au/

Listen to Dan's COVID episode: https://www.theringer.com/podcasts/the-dave-chang-show/2020/06/12/dan-giusti-black-lives-matter-is-more-than-a-moment-and-how-food-professionals-can-be-part-of-social-change

Learn more about Per Se: https://thomaskeller.com/perseny/

Learn more about The Fat Duck: https://thefatduck.co.uk/