Ep 08 - Susan Bingaman
Conversation 8: The Story, Journey and Passion of Food Scientist, Susan Bingaman “There was never a connection but the lightbulb went off. I remember it like it was yesterday. I had those big college books where you are trying to figure out your life, looking at all the majors in the majors in the colleges. I was in the Food/Dietetics section and Food Science was in there. I thought it sounded ridiculous and my mom goes, that’s you. Wanting to help people cook is what I want to do. Dietitians know how the food acts in the body. I know how food acts in the food ” - Susan Bingaman My conversation today is with Susan Bingaman, Food Scientist From time to time, I want to have conversations with guests who are not registered dietitians, but have a deep connection to food, nutrition and wellness. Susan Bingaman is one of those fascinating guests whose lifelong passion has been the science of food. As a little girl, Susan always found herself in the kitchen with her family cooking and this passion lives on in her today. My conversation is all about being a food scientist, working in a test kitchen and the importance of recipe development. It is a great listen for anyone who has an interest in the dedication to creating recipes with love and that taste great. And in the spirit of one Susan’s favorite quotes from Ina Garten: “If someone can do something better, let them.” please enjoy my conversation with Susan. Links from the Conversation: Food Science Gourmet Magazine Bon Appetit Magazine Julia Child Jacques Papin Consumer Food Science Major Iowa State University Infusion Cooking Blanching Food Scientist Test Kitchen Rachel Ray
