thoughts of food

Chef Boyardee was a real person.

“[Ettore] Boiardi sold his products under the brand name “Chef Boy-Ar-Dee” because non-Italians could not manage the pronunciation, including his own sales force: he was quoted as saying that “everyone is proud of his own family name, but sacrifices are […]

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

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