The Intellectual Kitchen

Welcome back!  Episode 38:  “Look at All the Eggs” has been released!  In this episode, we return to the show after a long break and start talking about simple mixtures.  We’ll be back for more soon, so stay tuned!  In the meantime, here’s the first part of season two.  Enjoy!

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Happy Friday!  Episode 37:  City Waffles has been released!

In this episode, we dive into some specific criticism with a review and comparison of two waffle places in different cities.  It was fun to do some specific analysis after so much abstraction, and it’s good to be back with more food!  Enjoy this episode, and we’ll see you in the next one.

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Episode 36:  In Memoriam has been released!

In this episode, we reflect on a busy week by taking apart many thoughts and feelings.  This one is pretty personal, with a lot of “intellectual” and not much “kitchen”.  We’ll be back with more food soon, we promise.  For this episode, though, there’s just a lot on our minds.  Enjoy!  It’s good to be back

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Episode 35:  Feeling has been released!

In this episode, we consider the feelings surrounding foods and their enjoyment.  We run with the idea of senses and tastes and think about what the most memorable part of culinary experiences are.  There’s a lot to be had when it comes to feelings with people and food, so don’t forget them!  We conclude with a fun reflection on how far we’ve made it in this show.

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Episode 34:  Honey & Syrup has been released!

In this episode, we talk about two of the most natural and pure sweet ingredients.  We discuss origins and the wonders of real honey and maple syrup, recounting childhood experiences and commenting on economics.  We conclude with a strong but relevant discussion of the environment and our Planet Earth.  Enjoy!

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Episode 33:  The Critic has been released!

In this episode, we explore the practice of food and other artistic criticism.  We discuss the place of the modern critic and how shifts in technology and society have changed the practice of criticism.  The critic, it seems, lives on, as shown by both a popular animated film and the fact that, like the rest of us, critics are people.  Editor’s note:  I think that I meant to say “despicable” when I said “delectable”.

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Episode 32:  Menus has been released!

In this episode, we discuss the design of restaurant menus.  We consider layout and physical design, logical design by course and food group, and how menus can be better organized.  As it turns out, “anything can be an entrée”.  Enjoy!

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Episode 31:  Salt & Pepper has been released!

In this episode, we tackle a traditional duo of food supplements.  We begin by considering salt and pepper individually, noting their traditional uses.  Then, we analyze their modern uses and note the importance of using them separately.  Finally, we consider how they work together as ingredients and how they can be used for seasoning in food design and creation before being added to taste.

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Episode 30:  The Ends and the Means has been released!

In this episode, a special guest returns to the show for a discussion of what makes food worth making.  We consider to what ends one should go to make good food, whether the ends justify the means, and how much we’re personally willing to do in order to make good food.  Intertwined a bit with ethics, this episode ponders whether some foods are worth making, and how we might make those decisions for ourselves.

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Episode 29:  Colors has been released!

In this episode, we discuss the meaning of food colors and appearances, noting what we’re used to and how we can change things up in this realm.  We consider what would happen if foods had different colors, how appearance influences what we eat, and how we can use colors in designing and mixing food.  Enjoy!

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