Linkpost!

Hey guys,

It's been an intense summer, full of fried food and future-filled fiction. I've taught my first class on the intersection of philosophy and science fiction, and I'm ready to add a few new posts about things I've been eating. I don't have time here to put up anything original, but here're some links I've checked out:

I've got a new fryer that lets me control oil temperature! You want to choose the right oil for your fry temperature, though--oils with low smoke points can't handle the heat, and will make your food smell and taste terrible if you cook them at a high temperature. Here's some info on oil smoke points.

I've also tried someone else's recipe for french fries--it's amazing! The combo of blanching, freezing, frying, and re-frying delicately balances the texture of the fry against its flavor. Check it!

Next, I'm pumped about the coming fusion of a top-notch neo-scifi writer and one of the best science fiction directors: As She Climbed Across the Table is going to be a movie, and I'm sure it'll be totally nuts.

Finally, here's some eye/full body candy.