Francis Lam

What makes sushi great?

"Jiro Dreams of Sushi" is a gorgeous film that documents a master chef’s dedication, and its darker side VIDEO

Francis Lam, Gilt Taste Wednesday, Mar 14, 2012 12:00 AM UTC 15
Life Chefs and Cooks, Food, Movies

Is the signature dish outdated?

A Seattle chef's duck specialty is divine but that doesn't mean it is -- or should be -- on the menu

Francis Lam Thursday, May 26, 2011 8:45 PM UTC 29
Life Chefs and Cooks

A brilliant chef’s potato crisps

Michel Bras is a hero because he inspires me to look at simple food a new way. I hope I've done a bit of the same

Francis Lam Saturday, Apr 9, 2011 1:01 AM UTC 97
Life Eyewitness Cook, Food

Michel Bras’ potato crisps recipe

Francis Lam Saturday, Apr 9, 2011 1:01 AM UTC
Life Recipes, Food

Spam four-way: Broiled, sauteed, poached and braised

Is the world's most loved/mocked luncheon meat as tasty as I remember? I run it through the gantlet to find out

Francis Lam Wednesday, Apr 6, 2011 6:01 PM UTC 58
Life Sacrificial Lam, Food

Lemon icebox pie: A gift from the fates

I didn't deserve it, but the universe saw fit to send me this recipe for smooth, cold, lemony, creamy goodness

Francis Lam Saturday, Apr 2, 2011 1:01 AM UTC 41
Life Eyewitness Cook, Food

Is the rise of food prices all bad?

Outrage abounds over a report that companies are shrinking portions but not prices, but it might be good for us

Francis Lam Friday, Apr 1, 2011 12:30 AM UTC 84
Life Food Business, Food Psychology

Durian: The King of Fruits is an angry king

Beloved in Southeast Asia, famously stinky, I've avoided the "King of Fruit" for decades ... until now

Francis Lam Wednesday, Mar 30, 2011 6:31 PM UTC 44
Life Sacrificial Lam, Food

Mussels: Your go-to sustainable seafood

They're cheap, they're tasty, they are actually good for the environment, and they're infinitely variable

Francis Lam Saturday, Mar 26, 2011 12:30 AM UTC 21
Life Eyewitness Cook

Steamed mussels recipe

Francis Lam Saturday, Mar 26, 2011 12:30 AM UTC
Life Recipes, Food

Salon’s Great Coffee Art contest

Send us a snap of your favorite barista's foamy brilliance, and become eligible for cool prizes

Francis Lam Friday, Mar 25, 2011 3:01 PM UTC 11
Life Great coffee art

Taco Bell’s shrimp burritos: Fishily delicious!

The ads have a class-war message, the food is suspiciously tasty, and the staff is judgmental. What a border run!

Francis Lam Wednesday, Mar 23, 2011 6:01 PM UTC 33
Life Sacrificial Lam, Food

How to brown butter, and bake it into brownies

A classic technique to get more flavor out of butter, good enough to be a sauce on its own. Or to amp up brownies

Francis Lam Saturday, Mar 12, 2011 1:01 AM UTC 27
Life Eyewitness Cook, Food

Brown butter brownies recipe

Francis Lam Saturday, Mar 12, 2011 1:01 AM UTC
Life Recipes, Food

Energy drink taste test: Buzz buzz!

With $9B in sales projected for 2011, will we all be jittery forever? Maybe not, if they all taste like this

Francis Lam Wednesday, Mar 9, 2011 7:01 PM UTC 24
Life Sacrificial Lam, Food

Grant Achatz, the superstar chef who couldn’t taste

The tongue cancer survivor talks about cooking during treatment, his drive, and burning and rebuilding bridges

Francis Lam Tuesday, Mar 8, 2011 4:30 PM UTC 12
Life Chefs and Cooks, Food

Is it racist to ban shark’s fin soup?

All three West Coast states may eliminate the Chinese delicacy, but is it pro-environment, or anti-Asian?

Francis Lam Monday, Mar 7, 2011 3:01 PM UTC 122
Life Ethics of eating, Food fights

How to make cream-of-anything soup

Sure, here's a recipe. But you won't even need it to make rich-but-not-heavy soup. Don't submit to the can opener!

Francis Lam Saturday, Mar 5, 2011 2:01 AM UTC 33
Life Eyewitness Cook

Cream of anything soup recipe

Francis Lam Saturday, Mar 5, 2011 2:01 AM UTC
Life Recipes, Food

Toys that really cooked

Turns out you can create a whole dinner menu based on foods made by toys. So we did. Bon appetit!

Francis Lam Thursday, Mar 3, 2011 8:15 PM UTC 16
Life Food technology

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