The Thermodynamics of the Tabletop: Engineering the Modern Electric Hot Pot

Published on Sept. 25, 2023, 8:56 a.m.

Cooking is, at its core, the transfer of energy. It is the application of heat to matter to induce chemical and physical change…

The Physics of the Dough: Engineering the Perfect Stand Mixer

Published on Nov. 9, 2024, 9:14 a.m.

In the grand timeline of culinary history, the act of mixing is ancient, but the mechanization of that act is a relatively rece…

The Power Paradox: Why 1400-Watt Blenders Need 'smartTORQUE' to Work

Published on Oct. 24, 2024, 7:47 p.m.

In the last decade, the kitchen blender has undergone a quiet but brutal arms race. The humble, 500-watt appliance designed for…