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First Principles

The science under the recipe. Modern techniques and ingredients, minus the fear.

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First PrinciplesNovember 12, 2026

The Pinch That Stops a Vinaigrette Splitting

A vinaigrette that separates before the salad reaches the table isn't a failure of your whisking. Xanthan gum fixes it with a dose measured in fractions of a gram, if you get the percentage right.

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