Category: Pastry School
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The World’s Oldest “Flatbread” Was Cooked by Neanderthals 70,000 Years Ago. Recipe Includes Wild Pulses, Mustard Seed and Pistachio Nuts
Scientists have found evidence that Neanderthals—the relatives of modern humans who lived thousands of years ago—may not have been as primitive as previously believed. In fact, they may have originated in the artisanal food category. According to a study published in the journal AntiquityResearchers analyzed burnt pieces of food at a Neanderthal excavation site and… Read more
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How Fast-Casual Indian Restaurant Tulsi is Changing Desi Cooking in LA
For years, Indian food in Los Angeles meant just a few main dishes: chicken tikka masala, samosas, and a generic curry with a protein of your choice. But in recent years, Chirag Shah — CEO of Tulsi Indian Eatery, which has three locations in Los Angeles and one in Riverside — has seen a shift.… Read more
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Bamboo buns recipe starts with foraging with Grandma : NPR
Left: Bamboo buns. Right: Kaitlyn Hennacy’s grandmother, Yuehua Zhang. Kaitlyn Hennacy/Collage by NPR hide caption toggle captions Kaitlyn Hennacy/Collage by NPR Left: Bamboo buns. Right: Kaitlyn Hennacy’s grandmother, Yuehua Zhang. Kaitlyn Hennacy/Collage by NPR All Things We’re Cooking is a series featuring family recipes from you, our readers and listeners, and the special stories behind… Read more