JOEL'S JOURNAL

The Lexicon of Rice
June 6, 2024
Our collective love for rice and its centrality to our culture has spurred the creation of a whole vocabulary related to this grain and every step of its journey. 
An illustration of a chef holding a wine glass while leaning against the doorframe of a restaurant with three Michelin stars
May 23, 2024
Michelin’s triumphant climb and of those given the coveted Michelin stars are epics worth recounting, down to the footnotes and afterword to their hard tales.
A close-up image of two glasses of Vietnamese iced coffee on a wooden table in a street-side setting in Vietnam.
May 16, 2024
As you walk along the streets of Vietnam, one thing becomes clear: this country likes to eat. The smell of lemongrass, coriander, and nuoc cham is never far off; those, and coffee. Oh, the coffee. 
An Illustration of various cuts of meat, including ribs, steak, sausage, and poultry, drawn in red on a brown paper background with string-like lines suggesting they are hanging
April 11, 2024
More than a cooking technique, nose-to-tail is a culinary philosophy which asserts that each cut of an animal—whether prime, offcut, or offal—deserves equal respect in the art of cooking.
Grapes on an upturned glass next to a slice of pomegranate and a whole pomegranate on a marble stand, against a white background
December 1, 2023
  To hope is human and we express this hope in our New Year eating customs. 
A close-up image of chocolate ganache swirls, showcasing its rich, dark brown color and smooth, glossy texture, featuring a thick, viscous consistency.
December 1, 2023
Cultural and social ties underscore how dark chocolate represents connection, celebration, and the pursuit of a well-balanced life.