Food Science

Never Eat a Sad Salad Again: My Science-Backed Tricks

How I Store Salads (and Keep Them from Going Sad and Soggy)

Sep 14 •

The Sweet Science of Corn: From Fields to Flavor

It starts the way so many things in summer do, with a flash of sweetness that is gone almost before you have tasted it.

Aug 31 •

The Scoop on Ice Cream

How science, invention, and human curiosity shaped the world’s most beloved frozen dessert

Aug 24 •

Smoked, Mashed, and Magical: Baingan Bharta

Here’s a collection of smart, science-backed kitchen hacks for cooking with eggplant—whether you're roasting, frying, grilling, or storing them.

Aug 3 •

Apricots, But Make It Science, Nostalgia, and a Cake You’ll Probably Gatekeep

Including enzyme hacks, natural pectin tips, and A JAM that makes your fridge feel like a vacation.

Jul 20 •

🧪 Why Your Silicone Spatula Stinks (and What to Do About It)

Plus: A Caramel-Crusted Burmese Semolina Cake You’ll Want to Bake Right Now

May 18 •

What to Do With Too Much Ginger (and the Comfort Soup I’m Living On)

A step-by-step method to make ginger last longer, and that white bean and chicken chili? It’s the bowl I’ve been craving on repeat.

May 11 •

Savory Olive and Sweet Corn Loaf

Oven Hot Spots, Mango Cardamom Flan, plus a Special Offer!🎂✨

Apr 27 •

Pasta with Creamy Lemon–Sichuan Peppercorn Sauce

This Pasta Bites Back (In the Best Way) plus all you need to know about Sichuan Peppercorns

Apr 13 •

The Science of Delicious: Nik Sharma & Dan Souza Reveal the Secrets of Recipe Development

A recording from Nik Sharma's live video

Mar 14 •

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The Science of Delicious, with Dan Souza

You're invited to our Live video session during Substack’s first ever food festival, Grubstack

Mar 12

Tandoori Salmon and Big News: I’ve Joined America’s Test Kitchen! 🎉

Go Behind-The-Scenes with Me At ATK

Mar 9 •

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