Aki Kamozawa and Alex Talbot, a husband-and-wife culinary duo, are the creators of the award-winning Ideas in Food blog ( Hey! What you’re reading now! ) and cookbooks, focusing on modern cooking techniques, kitchen science, and flavor development for both professional and home cooks. They also own the artisan doughnut shop Curiosity Doughnuts and work as culinary consultants, recipe developers, and educators for food companies and restaurants.
Key Aspects of Aki and Alex’s Work
- Ideas in Food: Their widely respected blog, which began as a digital notebook, shares creative ideas, culinary research, and a deep understanding of food science and modern techniques.
- Cookbooks: They have authored several cookbooks, including Ideas in Food and Maximum Flavor, which aim to demystify cooking science and provide innovative, accessible recipes.
- Curiosity Doughnuts: In addition to their consulting and writing, they own an artisan doughnut shop that offers unique flavors and doughs.
- Culinary Consulting: Aki and Alex work as recipe developers and troubleshooters for chefs, restaurants, and food companies, using their expertise to solve culinary challenges and innovate on dishes.
- Education: They offer classes and courses on various culinary topics, from gluten-free baking to modern techniques, sharing their knowledge with other professionals and enthusiastic home cooks.
- Focus on Flavor: A core part of their mission is to help people understand and intensify flavor through a blend of science, modern equipment, and an innovative approach to everyday ingredients.
