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The Soup Thickening Trick All Bread Lovers Should Know About - Tasting Table

Sourdough discard is a valuable ingredient for thickening soups, adding nutrition and flavor.

Revealed: The formula for the perfect fish and chips

Scientists offer tips to improve fish and chips, highlighting the importance of batter science for achieving perfect texture and flavor.

Why You Can Skip Out On Washing Brown Rice - Tasting Table

Not all rice needs rinsing; brown rice is usually fine without it.

Create A Legendary Cheese Pull With One Pantry Ingredient - Tasting Table

Sodium citrate is key for achieving a smooth, creamy cheese melt in various dishes.

The Salt Ratio To Remember For Seasoning Roast Chicken - Tasting Table

Dry-brining chicken with salt enhances flavor and moisture, making roast chicken a juicy and tender dish.

Here's Why Cornstarch Is Not Your Answer To Better Fried Rice - Tasting Table

Adding cornstarch to fried rice can create a gummy texture, ruining its distinct and crispy character.

The Soup Thickening Trick All Bread Lovers Should Know About - Tasting Table

Sourdough discard is a valuable ingredient for thickening soups, adding nutrition and flavor.

Revealed: The formula for the perfect fish and chips

Scientists offer tips to improve fish and chips, highlighting the importance of batter science for achieving perfect texture and flavor.

Why You Can Skip Out On Washing Brown Rice - Tasting Table

Not all rice needs rinsing; brown rice is usually fine without it.

Create A Legendary Cheese Pull With One Pantry Ingredient - Tasting Table

Sodium citrate is key for achieving a smooth, creamy cheese melt in various dishes.

The Salt Ratio To Remember For Seasoning Roast Chicken - Tasting Table

Dry-brining chicken with salt enhances flavor and moisture, making roast chicken a juicy and tender dish.

Here's Why Cornstarch Is Not Your Answer To Better Fried Rice - Tasting Table

Adding cornstarch to fried rice can create a gummy texture, ruining its distinct and crispy character.
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#nutrition

No sugar needed: How to cook Thanksgiving cranberries with fewer added sweeteners

Understanding food science helps create diabetic-friendly holiday dishes.
Cranberries can be a helpful ingredient for low-sugar recipes during the holidays.

These healthy foods can reduce your chronic pain DW 12/13/2024

A healthy diet rich in whole foods may help alleviate chronic pain, independent of a person's body weight.

Fermentation is behind a lot of the food you eat

Fermentation transforms foods using microbes which lead to unique flavors and nutrition.

Delicious Bacon Highlights Food That Enraptures Our Senses but Endangers Our Health

Bacon's irresistible appeal stems from its unique smell, taste, and texture, despite its well-documented health risks.

The Scientific Reason Steak Tastes So Good With Potatoes - Tasting Table

The combination of steak and potatoes promotes good digestion and is beneficial for health, contrary to outdated dietary myths.

Why You Should Massage Your Brussels Sprouts Before Tossing Them In A Salad - Tasting Table

Brussels sprouts can be made tastier and less bitter through a unique salt massage technique.

No sugar needed: How to cook Thanksgiving cranberries with fewer added sweeteners

Understanding food science helps create diabetic-friendly holiday dishes.
Cranberries can be a helpful ingredient for low-sugar recipes during the holidays.

These healthy foods can reduce your chronic pain DW 12/13/2024

A healthy diet rich in whole foods may help alleviate chronic pain, independent of a person's body weight.

Fermentation is behind a lot of the food you eat

Fermentation transforms foods using microbes which lead to unique flavors and nutrition.

Delicious Bacon Highlights Food That Enraptures Our Senses but Endangers Our Health

Bacon's irresistible appeal stems from its unique smell, taste, and texture, despite its well-documented health risks.

The Scientific Reason Steak Tastes So Good With Potatoes - Tasting Table

The combination of steak and potatoes promotes good digestion and is beneficial for health, contrary to outdated dietary myths.

Why You Should Massage Your Brussels Sprouts Before Tossing Them In A Salad - Tasting Table

Brussels sprouts can be made tastier and less bitter through a unique salt massage technique.
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#baking

Is Oil Or Butter Better To Use In Carrot Cake? - Tasting Table

Use oil instead of butter for moist and tender carrot cakes.

Vanilla Bean, Paste, Or Extract: When To Use Each For Your Dessert - Tasting Table

Different forms of vanilla (extract, paste, beans) have specific uses, enhancing flavor based on the baking type and process.

The Egg Hack That Transforms Homemade Cinnamon Raisin Bread - Tasting Table

Using egg wash instead of butter can improve the structure of cinnamon raisin bread, preventing it from unrolling or developing gaps.

The Key Differences In Rye Flours That Every Bread Baker Should Know - Tasting Table

Rye flours are categorized by the amount of bran and germ remaining after milling.

Is Oil Or Butter Better To Use In Carrot Cake? - Tasting Table

Use oil instead of butter for moist and tender carrot cakes.

Vanilla Bean, Paste, Or Extract: When To Use Each For Your Dessert - Tasting Table

Different forms of vanilla (extract, paste, beans) have specific uses, enhancing flavor based on the baking type and process.

The Egg Hack That Transforms Homemade Cinnamon Raisin Bread - Tasting Table

Using egg wash instead of butter can improve the structure of cinnamon raisin bread, preventing it from unrolling or developing gaps.

The Key Differences In Rye Flours That Every Bread Baker Should Know - Tasting Table

Rye flours are categorized by the amount of bran and germ remaining after milling.
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The Secret Weapon You Need To Combat Dry, Crumbly Gluten-Free Cakes - Tasting Table

Xanthan gum is essential in gluten-free baking to maintain moisture and structure, effectively replacing gluten's role in traditional cakes.

13 Myths About Baking, Debunked By An Expert - Tasting Table

Many traditional baking practices are myths that can hinder success.
Proper measurement of flour can drastically improve baking results.

The Secret Weapon You Need To Combat Dry, Crumbly Gluten-Free Cakes - Tasting Table

Xanthan gum is essential in gluten-free baking to maintain moisture and structure, effectively replacing gluten's role in traditional cakes.

13 Myths About Baking, Debunked By An Expert - Tasting Table

Many traditional baking practices are myths that can hinder success.
Proper measurement of flour can drastically improve baking results.
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41 Unique, Weird, And Fun Gifts For Anyone Looking For Something Different

Unique gifts for candy enthusiasts, cat lovers, and young aspiring chefs.
Each item showcases creativity and learning opportunities for different age groups.
Support small businesses like Parrish Platz while gifting quirky and educational toys.
#climate-change

Climate change prompted these scientists to reinvent chocolate

Climate change threatens cocoa production, leading to increased prices and prompting innovation for chocolate alternatives.

Stanford research team using AI to discover better taste for plant-based foods

Understanding texture is crucial for enhancing the taste experience of plant-based meat alternatives.

Could you live without a refrigerator? Science may soon make chilling everything unnecessary

The effective management of temperature and atmosphere can significantly extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables.

Cultivated Meat With Eric Schulze

Cultivated meat provides significant environmental benefits and aims to revolutionize food production with innovative technologies.

Climate change prompted these scientists to reinvent chocolate

Climate change threatens cocoa production, leading to increased prices and prompting innovation for chocolate alternatives.

Stanford research team using AI to discover better taste for plant-based foods

Understanding texture is crucial for enhancing the taste experience of plant-based meat alternatives.

Could you live without a refrigerator? Science may soon make chilling everything unnecessary

The effective management of temperature and atmosphere can significantly extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables.

Cultivated Meat With Eric Schulze

Cultivated meat provides significant environmental benefits and aims to revolutionize food production with innovative technologies.
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13 Myths About GMO Food, Debunked - Tasting Table

Genetically modified foods (GMOs) spark controversy and are often misunderstood, warranting a need for education on their true nature and benefits.
#sustainability

Shelf-Stable Milk Is a Miracle. Why Don't Americans Drink It?

Shelf-stable milk is a convenient, climate-friendly, and long-lasting dairy product that struggles to gain popularity in the U.S.

Cracking the recipe for perfect plant-based eggs

Plant-based egg substitutes are being developed to match the versatility and functionality of real eggs.
Achieving the right protein behavior in cooking is key to creating effective egg alternatives.

Shelf-Stable Milk Is a Miracle. Why Don't Americans Drink It?

Shelf-stable milk is a convenient, climate-friendly, and long-lasting dairy product that struggles to gain popularity in the U.S.

Cracking the recipe for perfect plant-based eggs

Plant-based egg substitutes are being developed to match the versatility and functionality of real eggs.
Achieving the right protein behavior in cooking is key to creating effective egg alternatives.
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#alton-brown

Alton Brown's Secret For The Most Delectable Baked Beans - Tasting Table

Alton Brown's Twice-Cooked Molasses Baked Beans utilize a traditional cooking method, boiling then baking for enhanced flavor and tenderness.

The Skillet Cornbread Alton Brown Makes Every Year Packs A Controversial Twist - Tasting Table

Alton Brown's cornbread recipe highlights the evolving nature of traditional Southern cuisine, sparking debate on authenticity and ingredient choices.

Alton Brown's Secret For The Most Delectable Baked Beans - Tasting Table

Alton Brown's Twice-Cooked Molasses Baked Beans utilize a traditional cooking method, boiling then baking for enhanced flavor and tenderness.

The Skillet Cornbread Alton Brown Makes Every Year Packs A Controversial Twist - Tasting Table

Alton Brown's cornbread recipe highlights the evolving nature of traditional Southern cuisine, sparking debate on authenticity and ingredient choices.
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#cooking-techniques

What It Means To Emulsify Homemade Sausage - Tasting Table

Understanding emulsification is key to making better hot dogs and sausages, impacting their texture and flavor.

What Does It Mean When You Bloom A Steak? - Tasting Table

Exposure to oxygen can enhance meat color through a process called blooming, making it more visually appealing.

What It Means To Emulsify Homemade Sausage - Tasting Table

Understanding emulsification is key to making better hot dogs and sausages, impacting their texture and flavor.

What Does It Mean When You Bloom A Steak? - Tasting Table

Exposure to oxygen can enhance meat color through a process called blooming, making it more visually appealing.
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#agriculture

From Honeycrisp to Red Delicious love it or hate it, your apple is a clone

Genetic consistency in apples shows the impact of scientific breeding on agriculture.

Why Jeff Bezos' climate fund just invested $30 million to build 'sustainable protein' in North Carolina

North Carolina State University receives $30 million from the Bezos Earth Fund to create a biomanufacturing hub for alternative proteins research.

From Honeycrisp to Red Delicious love it or hate it, your apple is a clone

Genetic consistency in apples shows the impact of scientific breeding on agriculture.

Why Jeff Bezos' climate fund just invested $30 million to build 'sustainable protein' in North Carolina

North Carolina State University receives $30 million from the Bezos Earth Fund to create a biomanufacturing hub for alternative proteins research.
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The Only Type Of Chip You Should Use For Chocolate-Covered Potato Chips - Tasting Table

Ridge potato chips are the best option for chocolate-covered snacks due to their sturdiness and ability to hold chocolate.

Is The Garlic Powder You Buy At The Grocery Store A Pure Substance Or Mixture? - Tasting Table

Garlic powder is a potent, versatile seasoning derived from dehydrated garlic cloves, and it's not a pure substance but a mixture.

The Myth You Should Stop Believing Every Time You Cook Pasta - Tasting Table

Simmering pasta in smaller quantities of water can yield excellent results, leading to better texture and improved sauce quality.

15 Ingredients To Flavor Raw Cucumbers - Tasting Table

Cucumbers can be flavored in various ways to enhance their natural taste and versatility.

8 Mistakes Everyone Makes When Roasting Vegetables - Tasting Table

Roasting vegetables enhances their natural flavors, but common mistakes, like using the wrong pan, can hinder achieving the ideal texture and taste.
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Are you what you eat? Biggest-ever catalogue of food microbes finds out

The human microbiome is influenced by diet, particularly from fermented foods.

Formula for perfect BURGER - and why you should include unusual item

The perfect burger is 2.7 inches tall and should be eaten by hand to maximize enjoyment.

Jam or cream first? Scientists reveal the correct way to eat a scone

The debate over whether cream or jam goes first on scones has deep historical and cultural roots, reflecting regional identities in the UK.

Anyone for horse ice-cream? It's healthier than cow gelato, say scientists

Equine gelato may offer a healthier alternative to traditional ice cream, with potential health benefits acknowledged by researchers.

How to tap into your flavor superpower? The nose knows.

Smell plays a crucial role in experiencing flavor, with taste being limited to a few sensations while smells are multidimensional and diverse.

Pickled Red Onions Are the Quick Trick That Brighten Any Meal

Pickled red onions add brightness, acidity, and color to dishes.
The red color of pickled onions comes from anthocyanins reacting with acid in the pickling liquid.

Why Do Some Things Freeze Better Than Others?

Quickly freezing peas affects cell walls breaking.
Frozen peas are sweeter and more consistent than fresh peas.

Boiling Macaroni in Space? You'll Need a Weirdly Shaped Pot

Food scientist Larissa Zhou developed a device, H0TP0T, to boil food in microgravity, pushing for more wholesome and delicious meals for astronauts in long-term space missions.
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