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Steven Savage However, as cynical as I may sound, this article also explores a bit more of why it is one and what technology – that we may not appreciate – is part of it. For instance, I never thought about the fan or the “non-look” of the device.
A worthwhile read – and yeah, it’s obvious we know where this is going next. I hear it plays games to . . .
– Steven Savage
Originally when I added cinnamon to my Japanese Curry it really didn’t seem to work for me. Too hot, not quite right, didn’t add the richness that I’ve quested for. But that was quite a few experiments ago, so I decided to revisit using it on that big batch of curry I made awhile ago.
The result was different – it added heat, but also hinted at an increase in richness and taste complexity. I’m not entirely sold that it’s a must-have, but I’m thinking that it’s something to at least consider.
The cinnamon brought not just heat, but it played well with the other ingredients – the cocoa powder and maple syrup. In fact, I’m thinking that if I used cinnamon, I could remove either the black or the red pepper from the mix and maintain a balance of heat while keeping the complexity I’m looking for. Not entirely sure, however.
This is a great reminder that when you’re evolving a recipe that you need to revisit ingredients. When enough elements of a recipe change, what failed in the past should be reviewed, especially if the failed ingredient seemed like a good idea at the time. Maybe it was a good idea, but just not then.
So not sold, but I can definitely say if you’re pursuing Japanese Curry, keep it in mind. I can see why it’s one of the spices I’ve seen recommended in my research.
Steven Savage is a Geek 2.0 writer, speaker, blogger, and job coach. He blogs on careers at http://www.musehack.com/, nerd and geek culture at http://www.nerdcaliber.com/, and does a site of creative tools at http://www.seventhsanctum.com/. He can be reached at https://www.stevensavage.com/.
(In the grand tradition ofJohn Van Sickle’s Grand list of Overused Science Fiction Clichés, the Grand list of SF clichés, Things I learnt at the Movies, and Not So Grand Cliché List, Jackie Speel is here to make her own contributions to literature – what to do and not to do – here at MuseHack.)
‘The usual weaknesses’ in describing computers and robots of the future include prediction deficit and chronological inaccuracy. It is not always possible to decide which extrapolations from present technology will be valid and where ‘a leap of imagination’ is required. (Examples – the transition from mainframes to handhelds, and the use of slide rules.)