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BBC Radio 4 – The Food Programme, Food and the legacy of slavery
Jaega Wise and Dan Saladino investigate the hidden story of slavery in our food. Between the 17th century and into the 19th, twelve million enslaved Africans were transported to the Caribbean and into the rest of the Americas. Their work … Continue reading
Cook Historic Mexican Recipes With These Newly Digitized Cookbooks | My Modern Met
UTSA librarians and architects adapted this cover image for “Postres” from a 1960s cookbook in the collection. (Photo: Postres, UTSA Libraries Special Collections.) The University of Texas at San Antonio is currently working to bring diverse perspectives on Mexican cuisine together … Continue reading
How caffeine changed the world – ScienceBlog.com
It is the world’s most-used drug, one many of us simply refuse to live without, opting for addiction over the loss of that first, or second, or in some cases third cup that gets us through the day. And now its … Continue reading
What Do ‘Natural’ and ‘Artificial’ Flavors Really Mean?
What does it actually mean when your snack cake has “naturally flavored” on the package?
Umami: The 5th Taste, Explained | Food52 + Ajinomoto
Umami is one of those alluring buzz words TV chefs throw around when they want to describe something delicious—but if asked to explain it, could we? It’s a taste, sure, but what exactly is it…and why do we all like … Continue reading
How a 500-Year-Old Chinese ‘Bagel’ Helped Win a War
This round bread might look like a bagel. It’s even got the trademark hole in the middle. But this is not a bagel. It’s guang-bing, and it’s got a heroic past. This is the story of how a humble little … Continue reading
What is baking powder, and how is it different from baking soda?
“Baking Powder Wars: The Cutthroat Food Fight that Revolutionized Cooking,” by Dr. Linda Civitello: https://www.press.uillinois.edu/books… Thanks to Dr. Rebecca Regan, formerly of Kansas State University, for scientific consultations.
Bovril: Yeast Extract Legend That Competes With Marmite — Professional Moron
Think we go on about Marmite too much, do you? Well, it’s time to introduce you to another great British yeast-based foodstuff delight. What’s Bovril? This is a thick, salty yeast extract with a slight taste of meat (beef). It’s … Continue reading
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What Breakfast Is Like Around the World
Typically eat eggs, or a bowl of cereal for breakfast? There are so many other tasty options. In this episode of “Around the World,” Great Big Story senior producer Beryl Shereshewsky makes wake-up calls to seven people in seven countries … Continue reading
The global coffee crisis is coming
Coffee is one of the most popular commodities on Earth. It’s grown by nearly 125 million farmers, from Latin America to Africa to Asia. But as man-made climate change warms the atmosphere, the notoriously particular coffee plant is struggling. Places … Continue reading
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