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Anyone ever dig into teh origins of molecular mixology, especially its early days in home kitchens and smaller labs? It's fascinating how techniques initially developed in food science ended up influencing cocktails. I'm reading up on it now, and it seems like the shift from professional labs to hobbyists tinkering at home happened surprisingly quickly.
What are some of the more interesting "firsts" or early experiments you've come across? I'm thinking of things like someone first trying spherification with a basic calcium chloride kit found online, or early attempts at foams using repurposed aquarium pumps. Also, what are your thoughts on the impact of that early DIY era on the molecular mixology scene today? did it make the techniques more accessible, or did it dilute the overall quality and understanding? I'd be interested to hear people's perspectives.