Inside the Sriracha Factory from Sarah Lohman on Vimeo.
Our pal (and Brainery teacher), Sarah Lohman of Four Pounds Flour recently visited Huy Fong's new sriracha factory in Irwindale, California. She also spoke with founder David Tran and got a look at the fields where all the red jalapenos that go into your favorite condiment are grown. Check it out!
To celebrate its one year anniversary, this month's Masters of Social Gastronomy takes on its namesake: monosodium glutamate (MSG)! Savory spice or fatal flavor?
Sarah Lohman of Four Pounds Flour will track MSG back to its source in traditional Japanese food, showing how time and money turned an innocuous plant into the darling of mass production
Soma will take on modern-day interpretations of MSG, from its role...
MSG is our free monthly lecture series all about the history and science of food. Up this month: ice cream.
Sarah Lohman of Four Pounds Flour will unearth the stories behind our favorite ice cream treats and share some of history's wildest bygone flavors--that may be due for a revival. By the end of the night, you'll be able to answer questions like: which came first, chocolate or vanilla? The ice cream sandwich or the ice cream cone?...
We're excited to present our Masters of Social Gastronomy lectures in podcast form. Hooray!
The first two are up now, and we'll add new ones each month. That way, if something pesky like "work" or "not living in New York City" keeps you away from our live events, you'll be able to enjoy them in the comfort of your home. Awesome? Awesome.
Podcasts that currently exist:
Sarah talks about the ancient origins of candy, and shares her...
What are you doing on Sunday, March 18th? You're celebrating Buzzard Sunday with a pancake breakfast hosted by us and Sarah Lohman of Four Pounds Flour.
There'll be games and a craft fair, a raffle, and fancy-pants pancakes. It all goes down from 11-4 at the Brainery (515 Court Street), and we want you there. Advance tickets are totally required.
Admission includes breakfast (all you can eat regular and pumpkin...
