H. Schwarzenbach is a very traditional place. The store opened in the late 1800s, importing specialty items from all over the world. It was curated before we even used that word. Daniel Humm 1800scurateimport Change image and share on social
I have been using Victorinox Cutlery since I was a young man, when my parents gave me a block set to properly equip me for my culinary apprenticeship. Daniel Humm apprenticeshipblockculinary Change image and share on social
In San Francisco, the majority of the restaurants are ingredient-driven. In New York, that is true as well, but there's also a greater focus on technique. Daniel Humm drivefocusfrancisco Change image and share on social
Whenever we create dishes, we work very carefully and ask ourselves, 'Is there anything on the dish that really doesn't make the dish better?' Then we eliminate that. We try to stay very focused on really showcasing everything on the plate so nothing gets lost. Daniel Humm carefullycreatedish share on social
As I mature as a chef, I no longer aim to pack multiple techniques and ingredients into a single dish. Realizing that restraint is more difficult, I find it often renders incredibly beautiful results. Daniel Humm aimbeautifulchef Change image and share on social
I realized I was never going to be Lance Armstrong. And in biking, if you want to make money, you have to be the best. Daniel Humm armstrongbikelance Change image and share on social
The Rolling Stones seemed very loose and wild, but when you read about them, you realize that everything they did is very deliberate. Daniel Humm deliberatelooseread Change image and share on social
The perfect ham and cheese sandwich is all about focusing on quality ingredients and about simple techniques. You start with great bread, a well-cured ham and a sharp local cheese, and the rest is easy. A little butter in a pan and a little patience - in the end you'll have a sandwich that is at once comforting and delicious. Daniel Humm breadbuttercheese share on social
Almonds can be used in sweet and savory dishes very easily. Daniel Humm almonddisheasily Change image and share on social
New York's food scene is truly unique because it is this wonderful melting pot where immigrants from all over the world have brought with them their cuisines and their ingredients. Daniel Humm bringcuisinefood Change image and share on social