Ask Me Anything: Yes, AI Is Already Changing Restaurants

Plus! A tour of my living room, advice on doubling recipes, what to do with frozen octopus and more.

Happy Saturday! We had some terrific questions this week. Since so many of you have asked about my house, I thought I’d give you a look around the living room and kitchen.

I love taking your questions, and paid subscribers to Spilled Milk can leave them for me in the comments below. In recent weeks I’ve talked about what I mean when I talk about chile peppers, how to pan-sear your salmon, where to find good baguettes in the U.S. — you name it. When I say anything, I mean anything.

Links! This is the Guardian article Susie was asking about. And here’s more information about my spice blends.

This week’s questions

Susie: 

Andrew, Thank you for the knife-buying advice. I am in love with my Shun knives! They are exquisitely balanced and FIT my small hands perfectly!

Now to my question: What are your thoughts about AI and restaurants/cheffing?

Brenda:

I’ve managed to lose your recipe for your French Kiss blend. It was wonderful in hamburger steaks, which my husband has recently requested. Would you please share it again?

Enchantee: 

When doubling or tripling recipes, should you always triple the Salt and Oil too?

Claudia: 

Both my husband and I recently made dietary changes because of food sensitivities and although it has made a huge difference in how we feel, we still crave some of our old favorites. One being pizza. I have ordered chestnut and pistachio flours to attempt a pizza crust. Even though chestnut flour is common in Italy, I can't find any recipes. Any help in this area is greatly appreciated.

David:

We are in the middle of a kitchen remodel, and only have a toaster, oven, microwave, and coffee maker. What would you make for weeknight foods? 

Jeff: 

Loved the comment in a recent Spilled Milk email regarding overpriced items in some restaurants. Have seen that myself. I always wonder how they can justify charging outrageous prices for something that costs little to make.

Charlene: 

I would like to try octopus.  Not a big item on the Southeast coast. I have found frozen whole cleaned octopus in the freezer section of my market. Any ideas?

Adam: 

What is your favorite organ that you love to cook and eat? 

Amy: 

What is your favorite Grateful Dead song?