Kitchen Tools

Dress a Salad to Impress — Without the Stress

February 28, 2017 Bethany Grzesiak

Product reviewed: Whiskware Dressing Shaker with a BlenderBall wire whisk Whether attending an elegant dinner or hosting a casual picnic, it is important to dress to impress — this also applies to your salad.  I attempted my first made-from-scratch salad dressing with the Whiskware Dressing

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Kitchen Tools

Small Dishes with Big Benefits

November 2, 2016 Bethany Grzesiak

Product Review: Emile Henry Ramekins Ramekins are known to congregate in opulent French restaurants. They notably appear at the end of the meal holding the piece de resistance; a decadent crème brulee. With a simple design, these

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Eating Bugs and the Future of Nutrition

August 8, 2016 Bethany Grzesiak

In Western societies, the overwhelming majority regards eating insects as taboo. However, from a historical and global perspective, the practice is far from unusual. Human Paleolithic ancestors were snacking on insects before fruits and vegetables were

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How Fat Became the “Sixth Taste”

September 22, 2015 Bethany Grzesiak

It's been craved. It's been feared. Now, fat is taking on a new role. Recent research says fat joins the ranks of salty, sweet, sour, bitter and umami as the "sixth taste" detected during a

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Honey: History, Harvest and Health Benefits

September 19, 2014 Bethany Grzesiak

When tea and biscuits taste decidedly bland, there is one ingredient diners love to reach for: honey. A combination of the monosaccharides fructose, glucose, maltose and sucrose give this ancient food an irresistible sweetness that many prefer

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Liver: It’s What’s for Dinner

July 29, 2014 Bethany Grzesiak

In American culture, the mention of organ meat does not typically evoke a mouth-watering response. Yet internationally, carnivores across the globe don't hesitate to devour this edible animal tissue, often considering it to be a delicacy. Internal