A former technology chief for Microsoft, Nathan Myhrvold brings science to cooking. This photo shows a Mardi Gras king cake stuffed with cream and strawberries made by Chef Jean-Luc Albin at Maurice French Pastries in Metairie, La. These days it‘s Albin’s variations that inspire him.

First published in the February 17, 2011, 5:18 p.m. edition

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