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Dear Friends,

I get this email

I am writing because, for here in America the term Gourmetología, is this sometimes substituting the Molecular gastronomy.

I asked if it is a new philosophy or if you are introducing changes in the concepts...Although guided me for the etymology of the word if treated the gourmet taste

 

 

 

And here is my answer : 

some people play the name game, which means that they do strange things, inventing new names for things that have already one ("modernist cuisine" ;-) for example ).

No, there is no change :
1. Molecular gastronomy is a scientific activity called molecular gastronomy
2. molecular cuisine is cuisine with new tools, ingredients, methods
3. Note by note cuisine is cuisine using pure compounds instead of complex mixtures called vegetables, fruits, meats or fishs

cheers

A seminar in NYC

Hello all,

   

As a reminder, we are hosting a special panel at the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia this Monday, September 10 at 3 p.m. Details at eccmonell.eventbrite.com . Our regular ECC meeting will take place on Monday, September 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Chemistry Department at NYU, room 1003 (31 Washington Place, between Washington Square Park and Greene Street). You will need a photo ID to enter the building.    

Dan Felder, head of the Momofuku Culinary Lab,  will talk about microbes, miso, and the Lab. In this lecture, he will explore the culinary origin and scientific processes inherent to traditional fermentations. He will also examine how the study and understanding of these fermented staples of traditional cuisine serve as a catalyst for innovation, and allow him and his team the opportunity to make products that are  delicious, unique, and meaningful. Additionally, he will speak about the role of science in the Momofuku kitchen, both conceptually and practically, and what they have learned as a result of this process.  

Please RSVP at ecc092012.eventbrite.com. A link is also posted on our website. If you RSVP and can no longer make it, please let me know right away so that your seat can be released---thank you! 

All my best,

Anne 

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Anne E. McBride
Director, Experimental Cuisine Collective

From Argentina

Introducción a la Elaboración Artesanal de Cervezas 

Miércoles 19 de septiembre 2012 - 19 hs en AZAI

De la mano de Emilio Perez Crespo, vas a conocer las bases de la elaboración artesanal de cervezas. La influencia de los ingredientes, los tiempos, las temperaturas y los distintos tipos de levaduras en el resultado final. Mediante la degustación y cata de diferentes tipos de cerveza podrás apreciar el abanico de posibilidades y el arte en el diseño de esta bebida para poder apreciarla en su totalidad.

 

Cuándo? Miércoles 19 de septiembre 2012 a las 19 hs

Dónde? ESPACIO AZAI Virrey Loreto 3795, esquina con Charlone, a dos cuadras de Alvarez Thomas y Forest.

http://www.espacioazai.com.ar/donde.htm) Buenos Aires, Argentina 

Cuál es el costo? $150 y se abona en el lugar. Socios 20% descuento Cupos limitados, inscripción sólo por mail:

asociacion@gastronomiamolecular.com  (enviar teléfono de contacto al momento de solicitar la inscripción)

Los esperamos,Mariana y Silvia 

Next seminar in Paris

I am happy  to announce that the Ecole supérieure de cuisine française of the Centre Jean Ferrandi from the Chambre de commerce de Paris will again host the Parisian Seminar on Molecular Gastronomy (investigating culinary precisions).
The next meeting will be the  17 September,  4.00-6.00 PM, at28 bis rue de l'abbé Grégoire.

The chosen topic will be  :

Are green beans greener when cooked in sparkling water ?

See you then if you want/can.