Excited to see my new paper published! My advisor Emily Balskus and I discuss a recent paper in our field and reflect on its meaning as we move to dissect the mechanisms of gut microbe-host interactions.

https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acs.biochem.8b00340

steamed countneck, parsley basil gremoulata, caramelized fennel, dry cider

butternut squash bisque, curry, crab

salt-baked branzino, juniper rosemary butter

pannacotta w/maple blood orange reduction, black mission figs, white chocolate

my mother came to visit from india. we made some delicious maharastrian and punjabi dishes.

fresh tagliatelle w/ romesco, clams, broccolini, dry roasted shiitake w/ poached egg

To kick off the new year, shared my thoughts on the science of popcorn as part of their program The Curiosity Desk.

Have a listen: https://news.wgbh.org/2018/01/10/how-we-live/when-it-comes-snowflakes-and-popcorn-kernels-it-true-no-two-are-alike

salmon belly, guava reduction, licorice

136F squid, butternut noodles, gremoulata

shrimp poached in miso butter

Excited to discuss the science of caramelization and share some cooking science with two million families learning about healthy and delicious eating in Spanish and English. What is your favorite vegetable to roast?

hasselback curry butternut, chestnut puree, sichuan pepper