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Why World War II's Egg Substitutes Left A Bad Taste For Generations

This article delves into the history of powdered eggs during World War II, highlighting their practicality and the unpleasant taste and texture they left in the mouths of generations. It explains how powdered eggs were used as a substitute for fresh eggs due to rationing, and how their production process led to undesirable qualities. The article also touches on the lasting impact on those who grew up during the war, who may have never tasted 'real' eggs until later in life.

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Listen to Our Latest Podcast Episode on Homemade Bagels | Bon Appétit

This podcast episode features a discussion on bagel making with Jesse and Shilpa from Bon Appétit. They delve into the intricacies of bagel dough, boiling techniques, and topping ideas. They also share tips for achieving the perfect bagel texture and discuss listener questions about bagel baking challenges. The episode concludes with an interview with Melissa Weller, a baker known for her allergen-free baking at Bub's Bakery in New York.

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12 everyday foods that aren’t as kid-friendly as you think

You probably serve all these foods without noticing the risks.

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This Japanese Destination Ages Everything From Coffee to Sake With Snow

In Yukiguni, there's so much snow it's used as an ingredient.

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Easy spring breads that taste like sunshine

This article highlights a variety of easy spring bread recipes, featuring light, citrusy, and berry-filled loaf cakes perfect for brunch, Easter, and spring gatherings. Each recipe offers a unique twist on classic breads, incorporating fresh ingredients and seasonal flavors to create soft, tender, and comforting baked goods. From buckwheat bread to zucchini bread, these recipes are ideal for celebrating warmer days and fresh ingredients.

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Mark Hyman Says America's Food System Is Broken. He Thinks He Has the Fix.

In an interview with Men's Health, Dr. Mark Hyman discusses his revised book, 'Food Fix Uncensored,' which argues that America's food system is broken and advocates for real change. Hyman criticizes the influence of the food industry on policies and funding of organizations, emphasizing the need for education and policy changes to promote healthier eating habits. He also addresses the controversy around his nutritional advice and the political nature of food choices.

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Why Fresh Goat Cheese Tastes So Different From Aged

This article explains why fresh goat cheese has a different taste from aged goat cheese due to three key chemical compounds present in goat's milk: Caproic, capric, and caprylic small chain fatty acids. These compounds are more concentrated in goat's milk and their levels can vary based on the goat's diet, the age of the milk, and the goat's hormones. As goat's milk ages into cheese, the fatty acids break down, mellowing the specific goaty flavor. Fresh goat cheese has a more unique taste that's often described as tangy, lactic, or simply goaty, while aged goat cheese can be mild and nutty.

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Customers line up at local bakeries for Fastnacht Day

While people across the country are celebrating Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday, many in our area look forward to a Pennsylvania Dutch tradition - Fastnacht Day!

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Food Tank’s Winter Book List: Reading to a Healthier Food System – Food Tank

Food Tank’s winter reading list encourages readers to reflect and meditate before choosing which mindful changes to make in today’s food system.

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You Might Want To Think Twice Before Ordering Eel At A Seafood Restaurant Again

This article discusses the sustainability issues surrounding eel consumption at seafood restaurants. Despite its popularity in sushi, eel is endangered due to overfishing, habitat loss, and pollution. Eel farming also poses significant environmental problems, including reliance on wild-caught fish and disruption of natural eel life cycles. Until sustainable alternatives are developed, it's best to avoid ordering eel.

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The 5-Ingredient Potluck Recipe My Mom Is Famous For

This blog post explains how Bailey Fink's mom makes a legendary five-ingredient Mississippi pot roast for family potlucks. The recipe involves a chuck roast, banana peppers, butter, ranch dressing, and beef broth, cooked in a slow cooker for 8 hours. Instead of serving it traditionally, Fink's mom shreds the meat for sandwiches.

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How to Cook Multiple Dishes in the Oven at Once

Save yourself time and money by utilizing your oven for various recipes.

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Lucille Ball Was Onto Something With This One-Pan, 30-Minute Dinner

This article highlights Lucille Ball's iconic one-pan, 30-minute chicken sauté recipe from the television show 'I Love Lucy.' The dish features crispy chicken pieces cooked with mushrooms, artichokes, and onions in white wine, and is praised for its simplicity, speed, and deliciousness.

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This Family-Favorite Pork Chop Recipe Has Over 1,000 5-Star Reviews

This family-favorite pork chop recipe from Yahoo Lifestyle has garnered over 1,000 five-star reviews and is even approved by picky eaters. The recipe emphasizes simplicity with just six ingredients, including pork chops, crackers, salt, pepper, eggs, and butter. The pork chops are dredged in a mixture of crushed crackers and seasoned eggs, then baked in a casserole dish with butter until tender and juicy. The rave reviews from the Allrecipes community highlight the recipe's ease of preparation and its delicious, buttery flavor.

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Copycat Chick-Fil-A Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

This article provides a copycat recipe for Chick-fil-A's chicken tortilla soup, offering a hearty and creamy alternative that can be made in about 30 minutes. The recipe includes ingredients like shredded chicken, green chiles, black and navy beans, and crispy tortilla strips for a comforting bowlful. It also suggests ways to customize the soup with additional ingredients and toppings.

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Butter vs. Oil: Which Makes Better Brownies? We Tested It

Here's how butter and oil really affect brownie flavor and texture.

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Why Honeycrisp Apples Don't Taste The Same Anymore

Honeycrisps are among the most popular apple varieties in the United States, and it's no surprise why. They're beloved for their bright sweet-and-sour flavor, juicy interior, and crisp texture. But lately, fans swear that they taste blander and look smaller than they previously d

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6 Cheap Fish To Buy And 6 To Avoid

This Chowhound blog post provides a comprehensive guide on affordable fish options, highlighting six fish to buy for their nutritional benefits and sustainability, and six to avoid due to health risks, unsustainable practices, or overfishing. The recommended fish include mackerel, grouper, sardines, catfish, hake, and salmon steaks, while the fish to avoid are tilapia, basa, Atlantic cod, Asian carp, orange roughy, and Atlantic halibut. The post emphasizes the importance of making informed choices to enjoy fish without compromising on quality or contributing to environmental harm.

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Why Does A Quality Dutch Oven Cost So Much?

If you've ever shopped for a Dutch oven, the price tag may have surprised you. What could make a simple piece of cookware so expensive? Well, it turns out that quality Dutch ovens cost that much for a reason.

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Why Finns are obsessed with blueberries

This video explores the Finnish obsession with blueberries, highlighting their cultural significance, the tradition of picking wild blueberries, and their use in various dishes.

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This forgotten vegetable could be the key to healthier family meals

Overlooked and super cheap, this vegetable offers more vitamin C than you think, plus fiber and antioxidants to boost gut health, immunity, and blood sugar control.

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Should You Wash Grapes Before Storing Them?

This article investigates various methods for storing grapes to maintain their freshness. It concludes that washing grapes before storing them can actually shorten their shelf life by damaging their natural protective coating. Rinsing grapes with a vinegar solution can reduce bacteria but is not significantly better than leaving them unwashed. The best method is to store grapes unwashed in their perforated bag with a paper towel dampened with vinegar inside the bag, in the refrigerator's crisper drawer.

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Does Cooked Or Raw Spinach Offer More Nutritional Benefits?

This article from Chowhound explores the nutritional benefits of both cooked and raw spinach, highlighting how each preparation method affects nutrient content. Raw spinach retains higher levels of vitamins C, niacin, folate, and potassium, while cooked spinach enhances the bioavailability of vitamins A and E, lutein, calcium, and iron. Cooking also reduces oxalic acid, which can inhibit calcium absorption. The best preparation method depends on individual nutrient needs and goals, with tips provided for maximizing nutrient retention during cooking.

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Commercial dog food contains ‘alarming’ levels of lead, mercury and other contaminants

Commercial dog food contains alarming levels of lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium, plastic toxins, and acrylamide, according to a new investigation by Clean Label Project. Dry dog food, or kibble, had the highest levels of contaminants, with lead and mercury levels about 21 times higher than fresh and frozen dog foods. Acrylamide levels in dry dog food were about 24 times higher than fresh and frozen, with one food testing at 780 parts per billion. Fresh and frozen dog foods contained the lowest levels of heavy metals. The investigation recommends rotating dog food brands to diversify a dog's diet and considering fresh and frozen foods if possible.

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The eight old-fashioned British dishes enjoying a comeback

A taste for nostalgia is bringing retro favourites back to menus, comforting diners with familiar flavours of the past

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9 Types Of Korean Side Dishes (Banchan), Explained

If you've ever eaten at a good Korean restaurant, you'll know that meals are basically incomplete without banchan. These small side dishes accompany almost every Korean meal and range from tangy fermented vegetables to highly seasoned bits of proteins. Banchan are meant to comple

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Is oat ‘milk’ actually healthy at all?

A very interesting write up on dairy alternatives following the UK Supreme Court's directive that dairy alternatives such as oat milk cannot use "milk" in their name

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Younger Generations Can't Stand This Old-School Buffet Food Boomers Still Love

This article discusses the enduring appeal of crème de menthe desserts among boomers, despite their decline in popularity among younger generations. It explores the history of crème de menthe, its integration into various desserts, and its current status as a nostalgic treat.

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Ultra-processed foods should be treated more like cigarettes than food – study | Global development | The Guardian

UPFs are made to encourage addiction and consumption and should be regulated like tobacco, say researchers

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Are Trader Joe's Famous Olive Oils Made With Italian Olives?

Real Trader Joe's stans will tell you that the beloved supermarket offers some of the best affordable olive oil money can buy. But is their Italian staple actually made with Italian olives?

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