J. Kenji Lopez-Alt : (7)

" I mean, my family liked eating, but I was one of those kids who, you know, I hated fish until I was probably in my early 20s. When I went to college, I had no idea how to cook. " - J. Kenji Lopez-Alt

" There’s no question that resting meat helps it to retain juices, though the exact degree to which it does so is up for debate. I’ve tested dozens of steaks over the years, and I’ve found significant variation. " - J. Kenji Lopez-Alt

" I love fresh-from-the-vine summer tomatoes almost more than any other food I can think of, and when I come home with a big haul from the farmers market, I’d like those tomatoes to be at peak flavor and texture for the whole week, until I can replenish them. " - J. Kenji Lopez-Alt

" Generally, if two ingredients sound like they’re going to taste bad together, they’re probably going to taste bad together. " - J. Kenji Lopez-Alt

" Most ceramic plates, bowls, and cups have an unglazed rim around the very bottom, where the piece was in contact with the floor of the kiln. This unglazed ceramic is harder than metal and can be used just like a sharpening stone. " - J. Kenji Lopez-Alt

" Panko crumbs have tons of surface area, leading to exceptionally crisp coatings. " - J. Kenji Lopez-Alt

" Good knife skills are lessons you learn over time. " - J. Kenji Lopez-Alt