I have yet to actually watch this version of @Jordan_Miller 's talk (I keep getting a “this video is currently unavailable” message at YouTube), but knowing him and his other presentations on the subject it’s likely well worth the watch!
http://www.adafruit.com/blog/2013/01/24/sweet-success-how-dessert-inspired-my-research-jordan-miller-at-tedxyouthsandiego-2012-3dthursday/