How would you like to get some food myths debunked? There are widespread claims that brown eggs are healthier. Or are you of the lot thinking that eating carbs can lead to weight gain? You should embrace a paradigm shift when the facts come bare. Like the tales of Bigfoot or the boogeyman, many common…
Welcome to the DIY guide on how to store holiday leftovers and hacks on post-feast meal planning. A holiday feast has just ended, and your fridge is filled to maximum capacity. What next? Managing food during such periods of surplus can become a lighthearted aside, particularly when the food in question is leftovers. Even when…
A quick scenario to help understand the relationship between food texture and enjoyment. Imagine biting into a soggy potato, slimy carrot, soft apple, or stone-hard pizza. It is safe to agree that such food items will receive a one-star review from the average consumer. Why, food texture influences how much we enjoy a meal. The…
In the last week of May, an Aldi Mondelēz copycat case was officially initiated in Illinois, United States. The trademark infringement and product packaging dispute began after Mondelēz cried foul about Aldi’s supermarket lookalike brands. The official lawsuit contains statements that infer Aldi has been engaging in a food retail competition with Mondelēz by selling…
Molecular gastronomy DIY will earn you the moniker of food alchemist. It’s not all tricks, but the appropriate understanding and application of scientific knowledge. If you have ever nursed the idea of turning fruit juice into edible pearls, it’s not a castle in the sky. Food spherification at home is just one of many methods…
