In fact, the New York Timesjust referred to Kenjias the nerd king of Internet cooking.
My knife is my favorite possession.
An extension of my hand in the kitchen and the first tool to start every cooking session.
I use my digital instant-read thermometer extensively, as well as my digital scale.
Perhaps my 100mm macro is my favorite.
Whats your workspace setup like?
), though occasionally I work from the bath.
Whats your best time-saving shortcut or life hack?
Im terrible at saving time, which is why I dont really sleep.
I suppose pre-mixing things I commonly eat or drink is a big time saver.
I also just run everywhere.
Maybe that saves time too.
Whats your favorite to-do list manager?
I use the Notes app on iOS which syncs to my desktop and laptop pretty nicely.
Besides your phone and computer, what gadget cant you live without and why?
Because I really like drinking fizzy things and without my Sodastream that would mean terrible-for-my-teeth soda.
This way I get sparkling water ALL DAY.
What kitchen gadget or tool that people often overlook is a necessity for you?
(Other than the Sodastream!)
Ive actually been keeping track of how many times I use individual kitchen gadgets for the last three months.
Do you find yourself always working on something?
Oh man, I start working on one project before I even finish with the one before.
I dont sleep much and I also dont like sitting idle.
Hang on a sec, Ive got to go grab some chicken off the stove.
What everyday thing are you better at than everyone else?
Im pretty damn good at karaoke.
I just sing along with music.
Much to my wifes chagrin.
Do you have any culinary guilty pleasures?
You know, indulging your desire for Taco Bell or…
I gotta say that I think a Big Mac is a brilliant sandwich.
Note that I did not say burger.
In fact, I doubt youd even taste much difference if the beef were completely removed.
Its really just a sweet pickle and mayo sandwich, and that sounds amazing to me.
At least when Im drunk.
What do you listen to while you work?
I cant listen to talk radio or classical music while I work because I get way too distracted.
If Im cooking I listen to rock, mostly classic rock.
If Im writing, its silence.
I cant concentrate if there are words or music going on around me.
What are you currently reading?
Im in the middle of a crazy book release so I havent had time to read!
But I listen to podcasts when I drive.Radiolab,The Sporkful, and99% Invisibleare all fantastic.
I highly recommend them.
How do you recharge?
I go for a surf or go climbing, or at least thats what I tell myself.
Really Im probably just sitting out back with a cold beer.
Whats your sleep routine like?
Are you a night owl or early-riser?
I dont sleep much!
Usually 3-4 hours a night, a little more on the weekends.
I wrote my book mostly between the hours of midnight and 4AM.
Im not an insomniac though.
Its not like I really want to sleep and cant, I just dont sleep much.
My dad was the same way.
Fill in the blank: Id love to see _________ answer these same questions.
Whats the best advice youve ever received?
You have to work very hard to make it seem like you arent working hard at all.
Its true in cooking as well.
Photo by Vicky Wasik.
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