The 47-year-old is as much a scientist as a cook. He has popularised liquid nitrogen, dehydration and molecular gastronomy. He's as likely to use a blowtorch as an egg beater in the kitchen. A lot of ...

1. Wetting a knife with hot water to cut cakes or meringue pies can be messy. Instead, heat the blade of the knife with a blowtorch (or the low flame of a gas stovetop burner) before making each slice ...

11:37, Tue, Oct 28, 2025 Updated: 11:37, Tue, Oct 28, 2025 Whipping up a five-minute snack when you’re hungry generally means making a compromise. Either it’s not very tasty, or the ingredients are ...