THE JOURNAL & KITCHEN NOTES

The Anatomy of Real Al Dente: Why Texture Matters
April 10, 2026
In Italian, al dente translates directly to "to the tooth." It does not translate to...
Why Bronze-Die Extrusion Changes Everything
August 8, 2025
Teflon is great for nonstick frying pans and bad for virtually everything involving dry pasta. Here is why solid bronze changes the game.