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.
Search by Cuisine, Technique, Flavor, Ingredient, Texture, etc.
Parrilla Tacos: The Language of Fire & Smoke
Few techniques are as primal as the Parrilla; few foods are as democratic as the Taco. A study on the fusion of ember and maize, featuring 9 formulations for the open fire.