Dhruv Trivedi
School
University Of Amsterdam
Expertise
Italian Cuisine, Vegetarian And Vegan Dishes, Food Hacks
- Dhruv is a self-taught cook who has collected knowledge from experts like grandmothers, food truck owners, and local celebrity chefs.
- Having lived in three continents, he has learnt to prepare authentic dishes from across the globe using food hacks and local substitutes.
- Dhruv spent the lockdown perfecting his classic Italian tomato sauce, lasagna, and Aglio e Olio recipes.
Experience
Dhruv started his career working for one of the world's largest coffee and tea companies and spent his workdays crafting and testing food pairings. As a writer, he has covered topics like history, cinema, music, and self-help and has also written a book on herb gardening. When he's not writing, Dhruv heads into the kitchen to recreate his favorite newly discovered restaurant dishes. His cooking philosophy centers on simplicity and fresh ingredients.
Education
Dhruv has a master's degree in economics from the University of Amsterdam.
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Stories By Dhruv Trivedi
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The throwing technique - what is it, which cocktails is it used for, and where did it come from? For a true bar trick, learn how to chill drinks with style.
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The world's most expensive cheese, Cabrales blue cheese, has a surprisingly rustic origin and was originally made by shepherds in the remote hills of Spain.
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One of the main ingredients in a perfect batch of caramelized onions is time. Getting that deeply flavorful mass of jammy onions takes at least 30 minutes.
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It can come as a bit of a shock when you find that a restaurant only accepts cash, but this may tend to happen more often in Italy than in other countries.
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It may not be possible to influence all the myriad factors that affect your coffee experience, but one thing you can control is the color of your coffee mug.
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Too much crema can overwhelm most of the subtle flavors in your coffee, however, this might not be a bad thing for dark-roast lovers.
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If you're looking to recreate a wine spritz using beer, a crisp and mellow light beer makes a great substitute. Top it off with an amaro and you're all set!
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Adding a bit of water to your scrambled eggs can help you achieve fluffy, moist eggs. Milk, on the other hand, can lend creaminess to the final dish.
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The next time you make stovetop macaroni and cheese, add a can of tomato soup into the mix to double down on the nostalgia and elevate the flavor.