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Harvard University

Janice Wong: Your World, Your Imagination - Art and Texture with Chocolate; Science & Cooking 2019

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Overview

Explore the intersection of art, science, and culinary innovation in this captivating lecture from Harvard University's Science & Cooking series. Join renowned pastry chef Janice Wong as she delves into the world of chocolate, texture, and imagination. Discover the science behind melting temperatures, mousse textures, and innovative dessert creations. Learn how Wong's journey from Wendy's to becoming a game-changer in the culinary world has shaped her unique approach to food. Uncover the secrets of marshmallow sealing, sugar art, and edible installations. Experience the fusion of the five senses through gummy creations and UV chocolate tunnels. Witness the transformation of chocolate into art mediums, from walls and crayons to entire theme parks. Embrace the spirit of creativity and fun as Wong demonstrates how to draw with beeswax and pushes the boundaries of what's possible in the realm of edible art.

Syllabus

Intro
What is texture
Melting temperatures
Welcome
Your World Your Imagination
Start at Wendys
Food Science
Dessert
Mousse Texture
Dessert Texture
Photo 2011
Thinking Different
Game Changer
Marshmallow Sealing
Sugar Art
Five Senses
Gummy
Chocolate UV Tunnel
Food Hunt
Edible Installations
Chocolate Theme Park
Chocolate Wall
Chocolate Crayons
Drawing with Beeswax
The Crayon
The Artist
Fun

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  • Shashi Sharma
    The Art and texture with chocolate was very helpful to think beyond our regular way of handling chocolate.
    Thankyou for collating different aspects in one lecture
    Good food for thought

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