Does my life revolve around food?

Posted 18 April, 2007 at 6:30pm by Michael Chu

(Filed under: Food, Life)

4 comments to Does my life revolve around food?

Andy, April 19th, 2007 at 1:07 pm:

• I've had the same thought fairly often. Sometimes it's positive in that food and cooking is exciting, varied, creative, vital, universal, social etc. On other days I sometimes feel that as a hobby or interest it is hollow, hedonistic, lowly, etc. I think the former view is probably correct, while the latter is more a result of lingering puratin values in society that made food something to be ashamed of. There is a huge difference between over-indulgance and an interest in food that takes in all of it's facets.

Ephraim F. Moya, April 20th, 2007 at 6:41 pm:

• Michael,

  I read that you're trying to improve the no-knead NYT loaf of bread. I, too, tried that recipe and found the bread lacking in flavor although it rose and looked pretty good.

  Since then I've developed this recipe: http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/1961/pre-ferment-and-autolyse-question

  I've found that the recipe I posted there is VERY reliable and results in a VERY flavorful loaf. I typically make two 1/2 lb. batards and one 1 lb. boule from this recipe. I bake the batards 30 min. at 450 and the boule for 60 min. at 400.

  I hope this helps.

  Ephraim F. Moya

Michael Chu, April 20th, 2007 at 7:27 pm:

• Thanks!

  My biggest problem with the no-knead bread is that although it rises nicely, the crumb is moist and gummy. It just never dries out.

Andrew, April 23rd, 2007 at 4:36 pm:

• I ride to work each day for the same reason. When I over-indulge and my clothes start to get tighter, I find that riding faster helps me get the sillouette back to a more acceptable form.