Food Under Microscope

Cooking is one of the few areas in life where we are in complete control. Why limit yourself to following the same old recipes when you can really learn to cook! Discover why and how great food tastes great, and what you need to do to reproduce it in your own kitchen. Good cooking takes more then following some steps.

Good food and good cooking is not rocket science. All you need is a basic understanding of some basic principles and an appreciation for the ingredients you are using; you can cook anything! And it will taste good too! Start with quality in-season produce, keep it simple, and good meals will follow.

Enhance your weekly meals, learn more about the foods you are eating, and explore new flavors from around the world. Go Beyond-The-Recipe to understand why the food you are eating tastes so delicious!! Combining age-old culinary traditions with modern food science will give you the skills and confidence needed to start exploring in the kitchen!


Ingredient Cooking Guides

Ingredient Cooking Guides

Uncover secrets stored away in your kitchen pantry and fridge! From meats to beets, you will find it all! Get the confidence needed to explore something new. Discover answers to questions like:

Why does salt enhance flavor?

How does temperature affect flavor development?

What makes flavors complement each other?

Why does garlic smell stronger when cut?

Cuisine cooking guide

Explore Global Cuisines

Journey through world cuisines with deep dives into traditional techniques and the science behind authentic flavors. Our culinary adventure spans the globe to answer things like:

What are French mother sauces?

What are authentic Chinese foods?

How do Italians make pizza?

What is the science behind the American BBQ?

Seasonal Eating cooking guides

Enjoy Seasonal Foods

Connect with nature’s rhythm to maximize the flavor of everything you eat! Explore new flavors and rekindle your affection for a forgotten classic by learning the answer to questions like:

What are the benefits of eating seasonally?

Why do apples taste sweeter in the Fall?

How does food continue to ripen after harvest?

What benefits do you get from buying local produce?


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We believe that understanding your food makes you a better cook. Our unique approach combines scientific knowledge with traditional wisdom, providing you with the confidence to experiment and the expertise to succeed.

  • Easy to understand science backed explanations to teach you how to cook not how to follow recipes
  • How to cook many global cuisines with timeless culinary traditions and tricks
  • Authentic recipes, flavors, and herbs and spices
  • Practical tips to maximize flavor for home cooks of all levels
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Apple cooking guide

Apples are the quintessential fall food. It is crispy, sweet, and perfect for the autumn weather! With many different varieties and recipes to try, it can be hard to know where to begin. This in-depth guide will give you everything you need to cook apples with confidence

Autumn’s Abundance: Fall Eating Guide

With the leaves beginning to change and the weather cooling off, get your kitchen ready to cook and enjoy all the delicious flavors of fall. This in-depth fall cooking guide will explain the benefits of eating seasonally, fall produce and how best too cook them, and much much more