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Some Sweet Thoughts on Sugar
Chefs work with a wide variety of different sugars and syrups. A small bit of sweetness in a savory dish can bring balance just as well as salt or acid do to sweet dishes. Sometimes this can be accomplished via onion, carrot or tomato in a rich sauce, or via tree fruits, berries or wine in an aromatic one. Sweetness is a part of the flavor balancing equation. Sugar is energy dense....