MATERIA: essential formulations
Flavor, texture, and aroma are not accidental; they are intentional. Materia is our collection of essential building blocks—the foundational pastes, cures, and ferments that give a dish its gravity.
Whether it is a single-origin spice or a complex mole base, these archives provide the ideas to transform an ordinary recipe into an unexpected dish. Materia is your departure point.
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The Triad Principle: The Geometry of Flavor
The most interesting results come not from dualities, but from triads. A guide to the geometry of flavor—viewing ingredients, techniques, and textures as triangles rather than lines.