Food science isn't exactly my specialism, so I'm afraid I can't help you there.

[yes, caroline. that's right. he is in fact a very smart guy. don't let that dad-like exterior color the snap judgment. otherwise, he'll probably assume she's some kind of barbie.]

Eating cake, on the other hand, I am good for. That and if you have questions about physics. [peter holds out his hand] I'm Peter, by the way.