The ABE Fermentation
The ABE fermentation is an acronym for acetone-butanol-ethanol fermentation. This particular fermentation is extremely well studied and was one of the first to be examined […]
Making Irio
Irio, also known as mukimo, is a traditional Kenyan dish that originated from the Kikuyu ethnic group, but it is enjoyed by people from various […]
The Cuisine of Somalia
Somali cuisine is a reflection of the country’s rich history, cultural diversity, and its nomadic lifestyle. Situated in the Horn of Africa, Somalia’s cuisine is […]
The Balance Between Auxins and Cytokinins in Plant Cell Culture.
In plant cell culture, the ratio of auxins to cytokinins plays a crucial role in determining the developmental fate of cultured cells and tissues. When […]
The Pentose Phosphate Pathway
The pentose phosphate pathway is a key pathway in metabolism that is used to synthesize nucleotides NADPH and pentose sugars such as ribose-5-phosphate. It can […]
How to Prepare Nasu Dengaku
Nasu Dengaku (Aubergine or Eggplant Dengaku) is a classic Japanese vegan dish. It is also known as miso-glazed aubergines. Nasu (aubergine) is grown throughout Japan. […]
Broccoli with Sesame Mustard Sauce
Spring, especially April is a time for rapeseed. In Japan the unopened flower buds are often eaten in Spring. Whilst we don’t necessarily eat this […]
Spicy Braised Tofu (Dubu-jorim)
Tofu is highly versatile and here we offer a Korean recipe called spicy braised tofu or Dubu-jorim 두부조림. This classic dish is about tofu braised […]
How to Prepare Chop Suey
Chop Suey is a mainstay of Chinese cooking and of takeaways but it is in fact a dish of Chinese Americans. No one really knows […]
How to Prepare Wonton Soup
One of the great chinese soup dishes – wonton soup. Made with prawns or pork but other meat too because this is a soup with […]
Carbon Nanomaterials in Biotechnology – A Triumvirate of Innovation
Introduction: In the realm of nanotechnology, carbon nanomaterials stand as titans of innovation, offering a myriad of possibilities across various scientific domains. Carbon nanotubes, graphene, […]
Why Maltose is a Great Ingredient!
Whilst I was working on a small sauce project, I started seriously considering how maltose could be part of the formulation and why I might […]
How to Prepare a Provençal Fish Soup
One of the great fish soups of France is that found in Provencal and around Marseille in particular. There is an immediate likeness to the […]
How to Prepare Crab Newburg
The 1939 Pulitzer prize winner Marjorie Kinnon-Rawlings not only write characteristic prose of the Florida in the early 20th Century, she also wrote a wonderful […]
Ubiquitin Is A Master Regulator in Biotechnology
Ubiquitin, a small protein found ubiquitously in eukaryotic cells, plays a pivotal role in numerous cellular processes, ranging from protein degradation to DNA repair and […]
The p53 Signaling Pathway
The p53 signaling pathway plays a crucial role in regulating apoptosis, or programmed cell death, which is essential for maintaining tissue homeostasis, eliminating damaged or […]
How to Make Puff Pastry
Puff pastry is one of life’s pleasures and it is tricky to make but worth the effort. Most people buy it ready prepared if you […]
How to Make a Pate Sablee
Pate Sablee – the pastry for very delicate and sweet tarts. It requires butter at room temperature and not cold or fridge temperature. Always prepared […]
How to Make Sweet Short Crust Pastry (Sweet Pastry)
Short-crust pastry or sweet pastry as its also called is used for a wide variety of tarts and pie bases. It is highly versatile. The […]
How to Prepare Crab and Watercress Tarts
Crab and water cress tarts are a treat for springtime. Combining delicate and light flavourful crab with the slightly sharp, peppery and pungent watercress. All […]