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Cooking with Glass !

pered . “ It ’ s truly mouthwatering and spectacular ,” says DuGrenier . Their method also proves effective for seafood , such as scallops , and sushi-grade tuna , enhancing their taste and texture in ways traditional cooking cannot . Sorenson adds that the instantaneous , powerful heat offered by molten glass is difficult to replicate , even in professional kitchens .
Delicious seafood served on custom glass pieces made by Robert DuGrenier
One of DuGrenier and Sorenson ’ s more sophisticated glass cooking techniques involves a molten glass dome , which is used to create a cooking environment similar to an oven , albeit at a much higher temperature . “ It gives off radiant heat from all sides ,” says Sorenson . This dome is used for both cooking and smoking , adding layers of flavor through roasting and smoking herbs or wood chips . Still , this innovative method is not without its technical

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