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Custard is controversial: what makes it a custard, how…

“Custard is controversial: what makes it a custard, how best to cook it and, crucially, is it to be eaten or put in a pie and thrown?” quote by Yotam Ottolenghi
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“Custard is controversial: what makes it a custard, how best to cook it and, crucially, is it to be eaten or put in a pie and thrown?”

Yotam Ottolenghi

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Custard debates its definition, cooking method, and serving form.

In simple terms: People argue what truly makes custard.

Key Takeaway

Explore custard’s core qualities.

Themes

food culinary debate tradition

Mood

playful inquisitive

Type

culinary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • restaurant menus
  • home cooking
  • food writing
  • product development

Key Concepts

gastronomy food science cultural cuisine

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines a perfect custard?
  • How can you reinvent custard?
A Different Perspective

Strict definitions can stifle innovation.

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