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dr Ryan Bromley

is a food and drink industry maverick with fingers in many sauce pans – once a chef, always a chef. A scholar of the chemical senses and a curator of food in art, he is passionate about craft spirits, soul food and soulful living.
Back to the Roots
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Back to the Roots

Sweet potato pie is one of my favorite recipes from the southern United States—I think of it as an upgraded version of pumpkin pie. Like most pies, there is a cornucopia of possible variations, including pecans, bourbon, and maple syrup.
dr Ryan Bromley
Carpe Diem
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Carpe Diem

Our gastronomy expert reflects on the Polish tradition of eating carp on Christmas Eve, and gives a recipe for coconut carp curry.
dr Ryan Bromley
A Revolutionary Condiment
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A Revolutionary Condiment

Our gastronomy expert outlines the virtues of spicy peppers, and gives a recipe for fermented chili sauce.
dr Ryan Bromley
Sour Milk, Sweet Life
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Sour Milk, Sweet Life

Our gastronomy expert recalls the lost art of cooking techniques, and gives a recipe for homemade yoghurt.
dr Ryan Bromley
A Spiritual Spritzer
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A Spiritual Spritzer

Our gastronomy expert explores the folklore behind elderberries, and gives a recipe for homemade elderflower cordial.
dr Ryan Bromley
Christmas Memories Laced with Spice
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Christmas Memories Laced with Spice

Our gastronomy expert remembers the spicy warmth of cardamom, and gives a recipe for homemade masala chai.
dr Ryan Bromley
The Power of Sour
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The Power of Sour

Our gastronomy expert describes the culinary importance of sourness, and gives a recipe for homemade apple cider vinegar.
dr Ryan Bromley
Not Such a Hard Nut to Crack
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Not Such a Hard Nut to Crack

Our gastronomy expert reminisces about the glorious taste of peanuts, and gives a recipe for homemade peanut butter.
dr Ryan Bromley
Poster-Child of the Counterculture
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Poster-Child of the Counterculture

Our gastronomy expert muses on the revolutionary roots of toasted oats, and gives a recipe for homemade granola.
dr Ryan Bromley