Texture is the visual or tactile feel of an element. In each composition, surfaces have different characteristics and appearances. The diner perceives these differences and responds to them, as much as he does to color. photo courtesy of starchefs.com  texture highlights (see photo above): caramelized...

Your chance has come to ask a chef about things we do at work. You’ll get a straight answer and some gratitude while we’re at it. Think of it as the anti don’t-ask-don’t-tell policy and your chance to know chef secrets. Readers can email me at gui@chefgui.com and get answers to specific,...