Tell me. How does a computer science nerd get involved in food science? That is not even what he paid his college tuition for! How does he get to do what a food science (me) person should be doing? Let's ask Jeff Potter, author of Cooking for Geeks(2010).
I just came back from a "lecture" given by Jeff Potter on his "expertise" on food science. It was so impressive to see people interested in food science. HELLO. HI! Welcome to the blog. I cover all of that if you just let me know what you want to know about. The questions asked by attendees were so intellectual and I am proud to be a San Francisco local. We're so smart. :) And I forgot who I was listening to but they spoke about people wanting to feel like experts. Everyone in that room thought they were some kind of food expert. That both astonishes me and amuses me.
Oh, and yes, those words are in quotes for a reason. Thankfully, most of his questions were saved by food scientist Tina who also attended the event. I like to think of her as the super awesome sidekick and brains behind the operation. Of course, I am sure Potter did his thorough research in the "food science literature" to fully write the book correctly. Props to him. But I still think it should've come from someone who actually studied the subject for 4-5years of their life in college with proper professors and massive amounts of knowledge. I'm just sayin. And for those of you curious, I did ask him a hard question and did stump him to my immense pleasure. Of course, I was just asking to test him. I give him a C for effort though before the question was commandeered by food scientist Tina. All in all, great talk and fascinating question. I have hope that this blog will be successful if not more because well...I got an education in food science. What you think about that!
To the boy who asked the ice cream question and makes ice cream, you look very familiar and I am so fascinated to see what kinds of ice creams you have made. I wish I got your contact info....Anyways! Your question was about ice cream and the composition of it. Jeff Potter answered it wrong but I believe you understood my correct answer. I'll continue tomorrow with an ice cream blog. I mean...I did take a 10week course in frozen desserts and made my own ice cream at the factory level but you know...no big, right?
Too tired to continue. But Potter...that reminds me. I have read the entire HARRY Potter series backwards and then forwards within the past 2 months. I love HARRY Potter. And time to resume reading the 7th book. I can't wait for the movie to come out!! Yayayayayay! Until tomorrow, delicious dreams.
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