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Prosciutto Wrapped Hard Boiled Egg

It was breakfast time and I was hungry. But I had procrastinated eating and was supposed to be hard at work, so I needed something quick and easy. I had hard boiled eggs in my fridge. I had prosciutto in my fridge. I removed the shell from a hard boiled egg and wrapped it in … Continue reading Prosciutto Wrapped Hard Boiled Egg →

Sous Vide Chuck Roast (Discount Prime Rib)

https://youtu.be/uQI5_XUwp_c This is one of the best recipes I have come up with guys. Super simple and it is delicious too. I know some of you may be worried about the MSG but you really shouldn't be. It is safe and delicious. Sous Vide Chuck Roast (Discount Prime Rib) This is my attempt to make a … Continue reading Sous Vide Chuck Roast (Discount Prime Rib) →

Scientific Nutrition Update 35: Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)

this is going to be a controversial episode. I am talking about the science of a spice I have grown to quite like MSG (monosodium glutamate). It has a beautiful umami flavor, and for the vast majority of people is safe. Script (remember I ad-lib a lot): For today’s episode I am going to talk … Continue reading Scientific Nutrition Update 35: Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) →

Ten Minute Pasta

https://youtu.be/Yhne8TEuouI Here we make a nice and quick pasta dish. I was heavily inspired by Kenji's ten minute recipe below, but I significantly increased the garlic and used basil paste instead of fresh basil. For Kenji's technique please see here: https://www.seriouseats.com/2016/08/cherry-tomato-pasta-sauce-food-lab-video.html

Scientific Nutrition Update 27: Nitrates

Today's episode is all about nitrates. It was inspired by Meathead Goldwyn's post over at Amazing Ribs. People have falsely linked this compound to cancer so I wanted to do some mythbusting today. Script: For today’s episode we are going to talk about bacon, wait no, well kinda, we are talking about nitrates, a preservative in … Continue reading Scientific Nutrition Update 27: Nitrates →

Scientific Nutrition Update 21: Reishi Mushrooms

This one was weird for me. I am immensely skeptical of any alternative treatments or medications, but there is some really interesting evidence that reishi mushrooms could help prevent cancer, and that they may help your immune system. Also if you want to purchase some FourSigmatic mushroom products and support this website, use this link. You'll get … Continue reading Scientific Nutrition Update 21: Reishi Mushrooms →

My First Attempt to Make Risotto

This is my first attempt at making a risotto recipe. I borrow heavily from recipes and techniques from Kenji at Serious Eats, so please read his articles here: http://www.seriouseats.com/2011/10/the-food-lab-the-science-of-risotto.html and http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2017/04/mushroom-asparagus-risotto-recipe.html Didn't go perfect, but it turned out delicious. Risotto recipes are one of those recipes that many people are hesitant to try at home, … Continue reading My First Attempt to Make Risotto →

NorCal Margarita

https://youtu.be/TzsQ_q4Cb7c When summer time comes it can be hard to stick to your diet. You want to hang out and drink all of the refreshing summer drinks. But some drinks like frozen margaritas can add hundreds of calories to your daily total! The NorCal margarita originally popularized by Robb Wolf is one of the best … Continue reading NorCal Margarita →

Quick Tip: Make Fluffier Eggs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hltGGEeZvMM https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw8nSGssYs4RrlpGKL-k76w Subscribe to this channel for the quickest updates on my videos. In this video I discuss how to get fluffier scrambled eggs. All you have to do is add about 1 tablespoon of club soda per egg and scramble it into the eggs. The evaporation of the water combined with the carbonation … Continue reading Quick Tip: Make Fluffier Eggs →