It is impossible to downplay the fermented food cultural significance. Name that culture in any corner of the world that does not have at least one fermented food that has been passed down across generations. In Korea, there’s kimchi, injera in Ethiopia, sauerkraut in Germany, Garri in Nigeria, and wines and beers from different parts…
More scientific studies are reiterating the climate change crop nutrition relationship. Many of these studies have found that the increasing exposure of food crops to atmospheric pollution is leading to a decline in the nutritional profile of some staples. For example, a team of UK researchers found that growing rice or wheat with elevated concentrations…
Due to monumental revenue in the 2024 financial year, Starbucks’ shutting down pick-up only stores comes as a shock for industry watchers. The coffee chain’s new CEO, Brian Niccol, shared this news during the company’s earnings call on July 19. Starbucks’ shutting down pick-up only stores is coming roughly six years after the inception of…
“It’s cleaner if I rinse it first, right?” Claire asked. It was then that Meredith realized that her daughter needed an explainer on the potential hazards of washing chicken before cooking. Like Claire, many people ask this question innocently. Some people don’t even bother asking and spontaneously align with the longstanding chicken-washing myth. However, there…
Understanding how to defrost meat safely is a crucial step in avoiding the hazards associated with handling frozen meat. Imagine yourself forgetting to take out the Sunday turkey, and it’s already time to start meal preparation. What do you do with frozen meat? Leave it on the counter, or put it out in the summer…
