Chemistry in the Kitchen Spring 2021
Oh the science you will learn…
Grandma’s Ham and Spinach Quiche is a popular dish at family gatherings. Refer to the Time and Activity Chart below to find everything you need to know to make this savory breakfast food. See Science of Grandma’s Ham and Spinach Quiche for substitution information.
As a chef, I would say that I am personally nothing past an amateur. I can cook an occasional hamburger, grilled cheese, or quesadilla, but beyond the basics, I struggle to produce well thought out dishes. I try to work with family recipes, but I seem to never open a cookbook or look up how …
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Currently a First Year Student at Dickinson College. Interested in Politics and an avid fan of the New York Yankees. Studies have found that one can survive between 8 and 21 days without food, depending on circumstance (Silver, 2018). While dire situations, like being stranded without food, can test the will of any person, leaving …
The only change made to the muffin recipe (click here for original recipe) was varying the leavening agent. Who knew changing only one ingredient could create so many differences in flavor, texture, and color. The original recipe used 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder. The results show that some adaptions are successful where others do not …
Below is a Time and Activity Chart that summarizes the Muffin recipe. Notice that there are several different leavening agents that can be used and each has its own distinct flavor and texture. See Science of Muffin Recipe for more information. Muffins Time and Activity Chart – Printable Version By Christy
I am an amateur chef with a love of desserts and risotto. I grew up in a household with a heavy emphasis on the value of good food and eating together, so, to me, food has a power to build community, family, and friendship. I study languages, as well, and am always interested in studying …
Hello! My name is Christy. I have always enjoyed being in the kitchen. I have many family recipes that I make and enjoy trying new ones. I was fortunate to be able to combine my love for food with my field of study, chemistry. Hence the beginning of the class, Chemistry in the Kitchen. I …