Better Home Cooking Through Science
Let’s explore how and why recipes can empower you to bring more joy into your home kitchen.
Better Home Cooking Through Science
Let’s explore how and why recipes can empower you to bring more joy into your home kitchen.
I explore how and why recipes work to empower you to bring more joy into your home kitchen.
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Our Place X Kenji
It’s made from super-nitride carbon steel, giving it a very tough, durable, stain-resistant layer that’s multiple times harder than bare steel and maintains slickness like no wok I've ever worked with.
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Genuinely easy to use, made of non-toxic materials, and produces rice that is light, fluffy, and evenly cooked from top to bottom.
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This balanced, beautiful, easy-to-maintain damascus stainless steel shi-toku knife will quickly become your go-to for everything in the kitchen.
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James Beard Award–Winning Chef, Author, and Food Nerd
I’m J. Kenji López-Alt—chef, writer, and a guy who can’t stop asking why. I explore the science behind everyday cooking and share what I learn through books, videos, and live events that help home chefs cook smarter, not harder. My work has earned James Beard Awards, a New York Times Bestseller (or three), and a whole lot of messy dishes. Whether I’m testing burger techniques, diving deep into wok science, or cooking for my family, my goal is to bring more joy into your home kitchen and empower you to cook the way you want to.
Meet Kenji
Meet Kenji
James Beard Award–Winning Chef, Author, and Food Nerd
I’m J. Kenji López-Alt—chef, writer, and a guy who can’t stop asking why. I explore the science behind everyday cooking and share what I learn through books, videos, and live events that help home chefs cook smarter, not harder. My work has earned James Beard Awards, a New York Times Bestseller (or three), and a whole lot of messy dishes. Whether I’m testing burger techniques, diving deep into wok science, or cooking for my family, my goal is to bring more joy into your home kitchen and empower you to cook the way you want to.
