A Mysterious Dish from Hokkaido, Orange Peel Instant Laxatives, and a Toast to Global Flavors
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Mundane Mondays are best served with some randomness. This week’s roundup of random food reading material promises a wide breadth of coverage spanning Asia to our very own home turf. Read up on an unknown but popular Hokkaido dish, the wonders of orange peel as instant laxatives, and different booze-to-food pairings around the world.
If you want to sit back and relax from all the hustle and bustle that your Monday has to offer, check out this week’s TexasRealFood’s Random Food Reading Material.
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Chuck Roast vs. Beef Tenderloin
Admittedly I was betting my money on Chuck Roast because it shares the first name of a God-like action star but there’s more to it than meets the eye. From saving on costs to picking which is the most flavorful part, read up on the debate between the debate of which is better.
Read up here to know which cut comes out on top.
‘Are Eggs Dairy’ Should Not Even Be A Question
Based on certain google searches and watching my sauced friends tapping away at their phones asking this question, asking if eggs are dairy is actually a thing between some people. The short answer is no but it is interesting to take note of why some actually think eggs are categorized under dairy products.
Why? Read more here to find out.
Drink More Coffee. It’s Healthy.
Chug some more coffee. It’s actually good to get your morning [afternoons and evenings are optional] coffee buzz going. This is because certain studies have indicated that there are major health benefits to that cup ‘o joe.
While you’re enjoying your mid–day mug, read up on the health benefits of coffee.
Weird Weather Hits Cattle Ranchers and Citrus Farms
Because of climate change and the shift of weather patterns across the globe, cattle ranchers and citrus farms have reported their destructive effects on production. These changes in weather have been predicted before but the resiliency of the production sector can only go as far.
Read up here to find out more about the negative impact of global ‘weird weather’ on our production industry.
CO2 Shortage Calls for Innovations in Brewing Beer
As CO2 shortages across the country worsen, craft breweries all over the US are introducing innovations in the brewing process to keep up. With a sizeable investment in breweries, capturing CO2 is slowly becoming a necessary option to meet CO2 demands.
Read up more on this innovative brewing technology and how it moves towards sustainable beer brewing.
Cheap Fastfood Eats Now Has a Database
If you’re out and about in our state or wherever in the country, there’s now a way to get the most out of your fast-food favorites. A database of the cheapest menu food items from four major fast food chains in the country is now up and ready to be used by fast food budget fans out there. Of course we’re not big fans of fast food, but once in a while, it’s good to indulge.
Ready to get your money’s worth? Read up on the cheap eats database here.
Japan’s Dish of the Year? Frozen Food.
Yes, you read that right. Japan’s dishes of the year are frozen meats and pizza. This surprising selection of food items speaks volumes about how Japan’s taste in food has drastically changed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sparked your curiosity? Read up on these frozen DIY delights here.
Eating Orange Peel Helps You to Insta-Poop
Ever tried watching those videos of people drinking epicac to induce projectile vomiting in public? The mid-2000s was a crazy time but imagine that rather than puking out your mouth it all happens from the rear. Apparently, eating orange peel can induce you to go number two and I’m wondering why somebody actually bothered to eat an orange peel.
Curious? Read more and see what dieticians say about this surprising food fact.
Interesting International Booze-to-Food Pairings
Pairing food with booze is a worldwide thing that spans culture to culture. Drinking alcoholic beverages is always connected to celebrations that is why food is always there beside our favorite brews and spirits.
Take a trip across different cultures and see how food and booze have been married into culinary traditions.
Hokkaido and its Unkown Famous Dish
You may not have heard of the Gesodon but it sure piqued our curiosity. Amidst the thick air at one of Hokkaido’s old back alleys sits a restaurant that boasts of creating a rice bowl that’s uniquely local. Topped with a squid tempura and drizzled with a special sauce, the Gesodon is a must-try if you ever find yourself in Hokkaido.
Curious foodies and off-the-beaten-path eaters are always welcome. Read more to find out.
