Media References

Some non-affiliated but can’t-miss media sources to further enrich your culinary learning.

Recommended Youtube Channels

Chris Young

@chrisyoungcooks

Co-author of Modernist Cuisine and co-founder of ChefSteps—breaks down why food behaves the way it does, translating professional and modernist techniques into practical insights for serious home cooks.

Food Science

Precision Cooking

Modernist Techniques

Problem Solving

J. Kenji López-Alt

@JKenjiLopezAlt

Co-author of Modernist Cuisine and co-founder of ChefSteps—breaks down why food behaves the way it does, translating professional and modernist techniques into practical insights for serious home cooks.

Food Science

Technique-Focused

Home Cooking

Practical Skills

ChefSteps

@chefsteps

A visually polished, technique-driven channel dedicated to modern cooking methods and culinary science. ChefSteps excels at breaking down advanced techniques into clear, approachable processes, making professional and modernist ideas accessible to home cooks who enjoy experimentation.

Modernist Techniques

Food Science

Precision Cooking

Visual Instruction

Fallow

@FallowChefs

A chef-led channel focused on modern British cooking, sustainability, and whole-ingredient use. Led by the team behind London’s Fallow restaurant, it offers a practical, behind-the-scenes look at restaurant techniques, flavor development, and professional kitchen thinking.

Restaurant Technique

Sustainability

Whole-Ingredient

Modern British Cooking

Alex
@frenchguycooking