A number of nations are diving into culinary diplomacy, promoting their food on the international stage. The result? Increased recognition and a growth in “gastronomic tourism.” Peru is one of …
Savor flavor: Gastropod looks at the science and history behind synthetic flavors
What is the difference between natural and artificial flavors? And how do certain products get their taste? Gastropod explores these questions, and more, in an episode entitled Savor Flavor If you’re …
A global project called the Ark of Taste is cataloging foods and flavors at risk of extinction in more than 100 countries. The Ark of Taste is a project of …
There’s a science behind brewing: colleges and universities are taking note
Americans love beer. On average, a new craft brewery opens each day somewhere in the nation. Colleges and universities have long offered courses in brewing, including minors and certificate programs, …
Will teff be the next “it” grain?
Teff is a staple grain produced in Ethiopia. It’s the seed of a grass native to Ethiopia (lovegrass). Teff is high in protein and calcium…and it’s gluten-free. In Ethiopia, it …
Women farmers connect through shared meals
The number of farms run by women in America has increased; women are listed as the principal operators of 14 percent of the nation’s farms. As the number of women …
Do TV cooking shows make us fat?
Does watching TV cooking shows make us fatter? A research team comprised of experts in nutrition and food science at the University of Vermont and Cornell surveyed several hundred women …
Most pointless convenience food, ever?
America has Kraft cheese singles, and now Great Britain has “Yowk” – a (near) ready-to-eat, soft-boiled egg. Pour boiling water, wait five minutes and use breadsticks (included) to dig in. …
Exploring the connections between fast food and faith
In the central part of Athens, Greece, a McDonald’s offers food options that conform to the dietary rules observed by Orthodox Christians during Lent. Other restaurant chains around the world …
Kraft cheese product first to earn a nutrition seal from Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Kraft Singles – the individual slices of processed cheese wrapped in plastic – have become the first product to earn a new nutrition “seal” from the Academy of Nutrition and …