thoughts of food
The pizza lab: why does pepperoni curl?
This is a delightfully thorough lesson in pepperoni. “I’m talking about pepperoni curl. What it is, what makes it happen, and how to maximize it.” | learn more
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thoughts of food
Can biodigesters save America’s small dairy farms?
“The sustainable technology presents an opportunity to turn cow manure and food waste into renewable energy and added income. But biodigesters are not always easy to operate, and they can be costly to replace.” | learn more
thoughts of food
Welcome to the dinner of tomorrow.
“What dinner will look like in the next 100 years, according to scientists (and sci-fi authors).” | learn more
thoughts of food
Getting closer to lab grown meat.
A digestible overview video of the market and technology. Costs have come down considerably since the first $330k burger. I’d love a lab-grown option when it’s cost competitive. | learn more
thoughts of food
Reading nutrition facts labels like a pro.
Dietitian tips and tricks from the spectacular nutrition team at NutriSense. | learn more
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Reading up on bagels.
“The result is a dense, chewy, doughy interior with a browned and sometimes crisp exterior.” | learn more
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McDonald’s ice cream machines and a $900 million lawsuit.
A company called Kytch was helping franchisees deal with the oft-broken ice cream machines. McDonald’s corporate crushed their business. Now they’re suing for $900 million in damages. | learn more
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China’s approval of gene-edited crops energizes researchers.
There are a lot of people to feed in China, so it’s probably a good thing that their new rules are less strict than the EU’s policy of Just Say No to GMOs. “Scientists say newly published guidelines will spur […]
thoughts of food
US suspends Mexican avocado imports!
“Avocado exports are the latest victim of the drug cartel turf battles and extortion of avocado growers in the western state of Michoacan, the only state in Mexico fully authorized to export to the U.S. market.” | learn more
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How Italian roaster Illy reimagined the coffee supply chain.
“Thirty years ago, Guatemala was using coffee beans to mend roads—the commodity was so cheap, it was more economical than using gravel…” | learn more