“At Jamin (under Joel Robuchon) I made believe the sauce he was asking for was coming because I didn’t know how to make it! So I whisked an empty pan and I got caught.”
– Eric Ripert on one of the most embarrassing things that happened to him as a young chef.
No matter what field you are in, it’s nice to know that even the kingpins in an industry have such humbling moments when they are starting off.
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A super frank, funny, and honest article on the exact bacteria (and E Coli) levels found in your reusable grocery bag to be found here.
This is particularly important for shoppers here in Quebec and Ontario, where a fee is gradually becoming obligatory to obtain a plastic bag after shopping. (I’m not too certain about other parts of Canada).
I’ll be completely honest – I have tons of reusable grocery bags and use them every time I do my groceries. But no, I have never washed them. Yes, I feel dirty now.
A million bonus points for someone else who can also admit to never have washed their reusable bags after reading this article.
According to the L.A. Times, dermatologists’ new favourite thing for your skin is hyaluronic acid.
What does it do? It keeps your skin young, plump, wrinkle-free, and moisturized. From what my personal experience with it has proven to me, hyaluronic acid definitely has the right to be touted as a magic ingredient.
And the best news is, it occurs naturally in food, too. Click to keep reading about this food for your face…
A board on Serious Eats asked this question:
“When no one is looking – ok, house to yourself, no one but you to feed, anything you want so what will it be?”
Hm. Great question.
When I only have myself to feed and I’m by myself (which is almost all of the time), I do one of two things. Continue reading…
Discussing Food and Face 