A piece for Financial Times about the use of "Brute Force Cooking", where the recipe or cuisine calls for a mash of lots of ingredients with big, bold flavors.

About Max
Quick, clever illustrations that raise a smile are the forté of Max Erwin. Based in Portland, Maine, he has developed his own individual creative style which is bold and graphic, with popping colours and warming touches of tone and texture. It’s the perfect platform for his fresh ideas, intelligent wordplay and weird humour.
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