3D-Printed Cheesecakes, Insect Farming Ethics, Bacon French Toast, and a lot more!
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Monday is here yet again and as we start the weekly cycle of productivity, we all need to remember to slow down and take a breather. These sanity checks on the busiest of weekdays give us the opportunity to, in all honesty, waste our time the way we like it.
Now as some of you are about to enjoy your morning or mid-day mug of coffee, enjoy these different food information bits that you can digest to get the brain running.
Baking and Why Ovens are Always Preheated to 350 Degrees Fahrenheit
There are many different questions one could ask about the world. Why is the sky blue? Why do the blades of grass move the way they do? Or, maybe, why does baking always have to occur at the almost universal baking temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit?
Read more here to find out one of the mysteries of the universe.
The Future is Now with the 3D-Printed Cheesecake
Growing up in the 90s, some of us get pretty hyped at printing out our doodles on the family computer. Back then, people wouldn’t even begin to imagine we’d be printing food and cooking them with lasers.
Before you go out and start searching for laser swords you can use to start your next campfire, read here to find out about how science came up with printed pastries.
Americans Like Their Food and its Interesting to See What the Average Person in the US Eats in a Year
In the US, one of the biggest industries is food and with these info-slides, it’s great to take a look at what the average American eats in a year.
Read here to know more about the annual average diet an American eats.
Japan’s Nikka Whisky and Their Perfect Booze Pair: the Bacon French Toast
One of the more famous brands of whiskey in Japan, Nikka Whisky, has come up with its very own perfect drinking snack. Dubbed the ‘Guruguru (in circles) French Toast’ this amazingly simple but awesomely rewarding snack is gathering rave reviews all over the Land of the Rising Sun.
Read more here to learn how to make your very own bacon french toast that, we think, pairs great with Texas whisky too.
The Rising Popularity of Insect Farming and the Question of Ethics
Like any other livestock raised by people for food, insects have found their way into the culinary traditions of different cultures across the globe. Given this rise in demand with the growing world population, some groups are raising the question of ethics when it comes to raising insects as a food source.
Read here to find out more about this booming industry and how ethics come into play.
Impossible Foods Recalls Chicken Nuggets Due to Reports of Contamination
Impossible Foods has recently issued a voluntary recall after a small batch of their famous Impossible Chicken Nuggets was contaminated with wood chips.
Read here to find out more about how Impossible Foods is working with its customers to remedy the issue.
Restaurant Hack: The Five Questions to Ask to Get a Better Meal
Based on the experiences of a professional foodie, there are specific means and ways that one can employ to get a better meal from a restaurant.
Read here to find out how instead of mind control, one can use effective conversational queues to get the most out of your meal.
Multiple Individuals Get Ill After Eating THC-Contaminated Ice Cream at a New Hampshire Cafe
Several patrons of a local cafe in New Hampshire have reported getting ill after consuming ice cream purchased from their shop. Some of the individuals tested positive for THC, indicating a possible contamination in the production of the ice cream.
Read more here to know more about the developing story and how space ice cream is an unwelcome surprise for most people.
