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Taste & Reflection

Some meals need a second look. These entries return to the table after the fact: what actually worked, what fell short, and what I'm taking into the next attempt. AI occasionally joins as a sounding board, helping me see patterns I might have talked myself out of noticing.


Mar 1, 2026

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7 min read

The Lentil Question: On Asking the Right Thing Too Late

When an unfamiliar ingredient fits perfectly on paper, and almost on the plate.

The Lentil Question: On Asking the Right Thing Too Late

Feb 26, 2026

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7 min read

What I Learned Trying to Reproduce Deseret Edge’s Kale & Fruit Salad

Reproducing something you love isn’t about perfection. It’s about finally seeing how it holds together.

What I Learned Trying to Reproduce Deseret Edge’s Kale & Fruit Salad

Feb 25, 2026

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6 min read

What a Midweek Salmon Taught Me About Salt and Structure

Salt and structure aren’t abstract ideas. They’re decisions that shape texture, perception, and outcome.

What a Midweek Salmon Taught Me About Salt and Structure

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