Food Adulteration
Published by Expired Foods on 1.31.2006 at 2:08 PM.
No, this is not something you do with the babysitter next door.
Food adulteration is purposefully lessening the quality of a food by introducing inferior substances. Apparently a practice that goes all the way back to 13th century England, I still see it on a semi-weekly basis when I partake in the old McD's nugget extravaganza. Kangaroo anyone?
What's with the 'sticks?
Published by Expired Foods on at 2:00 PM.
Ever wonder who came up with the torture device for eating called chopsticks? Confucius says: "Chopsticks are less violent than looking at knives." Who knew? I still act like the good ole carnivore I am with 'em. Chopsticks
Gotta love those noodle stops...
Published by Expired Foods on at 12:25 PM.
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Who invented frozen food?
Published by Expired Foods on 1.27.2006 at 11:46 AM.
One of the great food mysteries of the world. Was it that big green guy? Ho, ho, ho Green... Frozen Food Inventor
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Smarties: Interesting fact.
Published by Expired Foods on 1.24.2006 at 9:13 AM.
If all the Smarties eaten in one year were laid end to end it would equal almost 63,380 miles, more than two-and-a-half times around the Earth's equator.
Weird melons...
Published by Expired Foods on 1.23.2006 at 1:23 PM.
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Pyruvate Scale?
Published by Expired Foods on 1.20.2006 at 8:04 AM.
The Pyruvate Scale measures pungency in onions and garlic. It's named after the acid in onions which makes cooks cry when cutting them.
A coincidence?
Published by Expired Foods on 1.19.2006 at 1:44 PM.
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Grape Nuts: Neither grape or nuts included.
Published by Expired Foods on 1.18.2006 at 9:03 AM.
I always wondered, but never knew the real story. How can Grape-Nuts cereal contain no grapes or nuts?
(Courtesy of The Straight Dope)
Leave it to Burger King
Published by Expired Foods on 1.17.2006 at 10:18 AM.
In what seems to be a reoccuring theme, we are brought back to Burger King (this time in Buffalo) to a man who ended up working at the same location he had robbed. Buffalo News - Burger King trainee charged in robbery
A Guide to Mobile Cooking
Published by Expired Foods on 1.14.2006 at 12:56 PM.
Phone A + Phone B + Egg = Fried Egg. Frightening. This is so crazy that it might just work. Wymsey Weekend: A Guide to Mobile Cooking
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Outback Steakhouse Marinade
Published by Expired Foods on 1.13.2006 at 8:52 AM.
1 C. Scottish ale (A good list of ratings here)
1 tsp. Brown sugar
1/2 tsp. McCormick seasonings
1/4 tsp. Ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. MSG
Place your favorite cut of steak (I like Porterhouse cuts for this recipe) in a shallow pan or glass dish and pour the ale on steak and marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator. Remove steak from ale and mix remaining dry ingredients together and rub into your steaks well on both sides. Let marinate with dry ingredients for 1/2 hour to 1 hour. Preheat grill to medium high heat.
Remove steak from refrigerator for 15 minutes to reach closer to room temperature before grilling.
Add vegetable spray or vegetable oil and cook to desired doneness.
From the EF Food/Music Vault
Published by Expired Foods on 1.12.2006 at 9:58 AM.
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Moo, I mean, uh...
Published by Expired Foods on 1.11.2006 at 7:43 AM.
Water Buffalo Cheese? Water Buffalo Yogurt? Apparently, there are health benefits... Find it here at: Woodstock Water Buffalo
Come on, this can't be...
Published by Expired Foods on 1.10.2006 at 11:56 AM.
Next thing you know, I'll be planting coffee crops in my backyard (because I sure as hell aren't running out personally) and guarding them with an electric fence. Running out of coffee?
All ice restaurant...
Published by Expired Foods on 1.07.2006 at 12:11 PM.
Brrr. I wish this was a bar instead. Would certainly lend itself to the 'coldest beer in town' award... All-ice restaurant offers the hottest meal in town
Flavor Spray?
Published by Expired Foods on 1.06.2006 at 8:37 AM.
Not sure what scares me the most about this "invention"... Is it the flavor selection: Parmesan Cheese Spray, Pesto Spray, Ranch Spray, Tomato Basil Spray, Smoked Bacon Spray, Hot and Sour Spray, Ice Blue Salt Spray, Memphis BBQ Spray, Pepper City Spray, Teriyaki Spray, Banana Split Spray, Birthday Cake Spray, Chocolate Fudge Spray, Cookies & Cream Spray, Marshmallow Spray, Mochaccino Spray, Raspberry Bubblegum Spray, Root Beer Float Spray, Strawberry Shortcake Spray, Cheesecake Spray. Oh yeah, and yuk.
Or the fact that there's no picture of said "flavor spray" anywhere to be found on the site. Quite mysterious, had to go searching to find it... Flavor Spray Diet Online
The mother spud
Published by Expired Foods on 1.03.2006 at 10:17 AM.
At your next dinner function, when the beautifully whipped potatoes are presented... Give 'em a slice o' knowledge they probably don't know: A single 'mother' spud from southern Peru gave rise to all the varieties of potato eaten today, scientists have learned.
SeaBear Wild Salmon - Wild Alaskan Smoked Salmon
Published by Expired Foods on at 9:37 AM.
Good eats, but it will cost you... Beats the canned stuff, lol. P.S. Try the Salmon Chowder. SeaBear Wild Salmon - Wild Alaskan Smoked Salmon
Rhubarb: Veggie or Fruit?
Published by Expired Foods on 1.02.2006 at 2:06 PM.
Until the 1940s rhubarb was considered a vegetable. It became a fruit when US customs officials, baffled by the foreign food, decided it should be classified according to the way it was eaten.
