# Kitchen Lab

Cook smarter, eat better. Every other week in The Kitchen Lab, we explore the science behind cooking. We uncover secrets, explain techniques, and share practical recipes with photos and videos. You won’t just cook better, you’ll understand why.

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## [Fermentation: cooking with life](https://kitchenlab.substack.com/p/fermentation-cooking-with-life)

_2026-08-08 · Kitchen Lab_

The basics, technique, control, and microbe magic

## [Fresh in a jar](https://kitchenlab.substack.com/p/fresh-in-a-jar)

_2026-07-25 · Kitchen Lab_

Preserving vegetables: pickles, chutney, relish, and jam

## [Summer fruit tart](https://kitchenlab.substack.com/p/summer-fruit-tart)

_2026-07-11 · Kitchen Lab_

The crust, the filling, the fruit. The taste of summer.

## [Summer vegetables on the barbecue](https://kitchenlab.substack.com/p/summer-vegetables-on-the-barbecue)

_2026-06-27 · Kitchen Lab_

More vegetables, more flavor, better barbecuing.

## [Holy beans](https://kitchenlab.substack.com/p/holy-beans)

_2026-06-12 · Kitchen Lab_

Fresh spring legumes, straight from the ground. How to clean, cook, store, and most importantly: how to serve them at their best.

## [Spinach and Swiss chard: why they taste so good right now, how to prepare them (and how not to)](https://kitchenlab.substack.com/p/spinach-and-swiss-chard-why-they)

_2026-05-30 · Kitchen Lab_

On leafy greens, the flavor of chlorophyll, and the best cooking techniques.

## [Heat! Pepper, chili, and more fire without smoke](https://kitchenlab.substack.com/p/heat-pepper-chili-and-more-fire-without)

_2026-05-15 · Kitchen Lab_

What is heat? How does it work, how do you use it, and how do you put out the fire?

## [Olive Oil, Wonder Oil](https://kitchenlab.substack.com/p/olive-oil-wonder-oil)

_2026-05-01 · Kitchen Lab_

Everything about production, quality, and health. Plus: tasting, choosing, and cooking with olive oil expert Judith van Unen.

## [The Perfect Boiled Egg](https://kitchenlab.substack.com/p/the-perfect-boiled-egg)

_2026-04-17 · Kitchen Lab_

And why it’s harder than you think. With a detour into poaching.

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_2026-04-17 · **Sponsored**_

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## [Curries, Part 3: The Indonesian Spice Chapter](https://kitchenlab.substack.com/p/curries-part-3-the-indonesian-spice)

_2026-04-03 · Kitchen Lab_

The power of spices in Indonesian cooking. With tips and a spectacular rendang recipe from guest chef Vanja van der Leeden.