Water Bath Time

Yesterday, we talked about cows getting massages. Today, it’s all about custards getting baths. Maybe we’ll never talk about editors getting spa packages, but for now at least, there are more important matters at hand. Like the creamiest custards, for example. Or the smoothest pâtés.

This week, Whole Foods Market Cooking explains why you should bother with the seemingly finicky cooking method. And, for once you’ve rigged your own water bath, they throw in some recipes for you to start experimenting with. We don’t know about you, but we’re in it for the capuccino cheesecake.

From Scratch: How to Cook in a Water Bath from Whole Foods Market Cooking