published Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012 at 11:19 am by
This is #7 of 20 segments of a video produced a decade or so ago on Shaoxing and rice wine production by China’s largest state owned brewer Gu Yue Long Shan. This segment shows more of the brewing process
Sous vide is the culinary innovation that has everyone in the food world talking. In this revolutionary new cookbook, Thomas Keller, America’s most respected chef, explains why this foolproof technique, which involves cooking at precise temperatures below simmering, yields results that other culinary methods cannot. For the first time, one can achieve short ribs that are meltingly tender even when cooked medium rare. Fish, which has a small window of doneness, is
published Sunday, February 19th, 2012 at 3:18 am by
Home beer-brewing conical fermentation vessels are better suited to brew beer. Learn why conical fermentation vessels are better for making beer from a master beer brewer in this free video on beverage making. Expert: John Brack Contact: www.AustinHomebrew.com Bio: John Brack has been brewing his own beer and wine for more than 15 years, and has been on-staff with Homebrew Supply for more than 11 years. Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA Video Rating: 4 / 5
Renowned for beautiful cakes and whimsical confections, Miette Patisserie is among the most beloved of San Francisco’s culinary destinations for locals and travelers. Miette’s pretty Parisian aesthetic enchants visitors with tables piled high with beribboned bags of gingersnaps, homemade marshmallows, fleur de sel caramels, and rainbows of gumballs. This cookbook brings the enchantment home, sharing 100 secret formulas for favorite Miette treats from chef and owner Meg Ray. More than 75 gorgeous
published Wednesday, February 15th, 2012 at 7:18 pm by
Introduction to Ancient Greek History (CLCV 205) In this lecture, Professor Donald Kagan explores the earliest history of Greek civilization. He demonstrates how small agricultural enclaves eventually turned into great cities of power and wealth in the Bronze Age, taking as his examples first Minoan Crete and then Mycenaean Greece. He also argues that these civilizations were closely related to the great monarchies of the ancient Near East. He points out that the Mycenaean age eventually came to an abrupt end probably through a process of warfare and migration. Reconstructing the Mycenaean age is possible through archaeological evidence and through epic poetry (Homer). Finally, he provides an account of the collapse of the Mycenaean world, and explains how in its aftermath, the Greeks were poised to start their civilization over on a new slate. 00:00 – Chapter 1. The Minoan Civilization 08:58 – Chapter 2. Mycenaean Language and Writing 16:07 – Chapter 3. The Citadel, Farmland, Burials and the Oil Trade 26:29 – Chapter 4. Cultural Unity, Agriculture, Religious Authority 33:41 – Chapter 5. Society and Economy 39:05 – Chapter 6. Theories about the Fall of the Mycenaean World 56:52 – Chapter 7. Results of the Fall Complete course materials are available at the Open Yale Courses website: open.yale.edu This course was recorded in Fall 2007. Video Rating: 4 / 5
