Food bloggers Deb and Kenji, along with Ed Levine, discuss the early days of food blogging and the backstory of The Recipe. They share insights on recipe development, compare mac and cheese recipes, analyze the impact of pot size on cooking pasta, and emphasize the importance of storytelling in recipe writing.
Food bloggers Deb and Kenji discuss the influence of their pioneering work on food culture.
Kenji challenges cooking myths, explaining the science behind pasta water dynamics.
Deep dives
The Evolution of Smitten Kitchen and Serious Eats
Deb and Kenji, renowned for their work in food blogging, discuss the pioneering impact of Smitten Kitchen and Serious Eats on food culture. Their blogs revolutionized how people approach cooking and inspired a new way of interacting with food through blogging.
Recipe Development Process and Philosophy
Deb and Kenji delve into their unique approaches to recipe development. Deb's process often starts with cravings and focuses on simplicity, aiming for practical and relevant recipes for home cooks. On the other hand, Kenji's method includes extensive testing and a scientific approach to understand the 'why' behind cooking techniques.
Cooking Techniques and Pasta Myth Debunked
Kenji challenges the common belief about cooking pasta, highlighting that the volume of water used does not significantly impact the cooking process. He illuminates the energy dynamics of water and pasta, debunking the myth that a larger pot of water boils faster than a smaller one when cooking pasta.
Storytelling in Recipe Writing and Podcasting
Deb and Kenji emphasize storytelling as a vital aspect of recipe writing and podcasting. They aim to demystify recipes and illuminate the creative process behind them, providing context and clarity to empower home cooks. By sharing personal anecdotes and insights, they engage listeners and readers, creating a welcoming and informative culinary experience.
Thanks to our friends at Special Sauce for allowing us to share this episode. Deb, Kenji, and host Ed Levine talk about ye olde days of early food blogging and the backstory of The Recipe.