thoughts of food

Learning to Love G.M.O.s.

“A plant biologist, Martin has spent almost two decades studying tomatoes, and I had traveled to see her because of a particular one she created: a lustrous, dark purple variety that is unusually high in antioxidants, with twice the amount […]

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Farewell San Francisco sourdough?

“San Francisco sour­dough was so special that when the domi­nant lactic acid bac­terium present in its star­ters was iden­tified, it was named Lactobacillus sanfranciscensis (re­cently re-named Fructilactobacillus sanfranciscensis).” | learn more

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There’s a tortilla shortage in Chicago.

“Across Chicago and in the surrounding suburbs, folks have found empty shelves instead of El Milagro tortillas. It’s the second time since the pandemic began that the tortilla producer has faced a shortage, but it’s unclear what is causing it.” | learn […]

thoughts of food

The ultimate hot dog newsletter issue.

FYI I always put Ketchup on mine. “Hot dogs have always had a unique place in Chicago’s heart. The sausages were brought here by immigrants as they built the city. Chicago-style dogs fed the masses for cheap when families were […]