Today, you can still watch old episodes of America’s Test Kitchen on streaming. Kimball’s episodes feel like time capsules of pure, unadulterated food logic. He rarely laughs. He never cracks a joke. But he always, always, gets the perfect crust on the quiche.
If you’re a new cook, watch him. He’ll frustrate you with his precision. But eventually, you’ll find yourself checking the oven temperature with a second thermometer, just like he would. And when your chicken comes out perfectly juicy, you’ll whisper, “Thanks, Chris.”
So pour yourself a glass of something nice, put on a bow tie (or don’t), and ask why. That’s the Kimball way. And honestly, it’s pretty cool.
