Become an at-home molecular gastronomist, like Adrià
Want to recreate the mythic El Bulli restaurant, or a rudimentary facsimile, at home? Spanish chef Ferran Adrià has developed a molecular gastronomy kit that will allow home cooks to perform kitchen alchemy, spherifying and gellifying foods à la El Bulli. Together with younger brother Albert, Ferran has released a series of four ‘EasyKits’ this month: spherification, patisserie, cuisine and cocktail. Each kit includes measuring spoons, a recipe book with step-by-step images of Adrià’s techniques and the ingredients needed to create culinary dishes that suspend liquids in other liquids or ‘flavor’ air. An Adrià EasyKit sells for $92/€70 — available at Solegraells and Guzmangastronomia; both ship worldwide. repost AFP-relaxnews
Where to book your next luxe stay with a conscience
It sounds like a contradiction in terms: opulent hotels that provide five-star service and amenities while respecting the environment. But according to Ecoluxhotels.com, helmed by a travel journalist and an environmental consultant, the two concepts don’t have to be mutually exclusive. As the world fetes the 43rd edition of Earth Day on April 22, globetrotters with deep pockets are encouraged to consider spending their money at eco-responsible properties that offer luxury experiences, guilt-free. See a selection of green-luxe stays from around the world on Luxuo and more info on Ecoluxhotels and even ‘glamping’. AFP-relaxnews, Luxuo, Ecoluxhotels