Editor's Pick, Recipes

Some Food Contamination Begins in the Soil

When most people hear “food contamination,” they think of bacteria present on unwashed fruits or vegetables, or undercooked meat. However, there are other ways for harmful contaminants to be present in food products. Angelia Seyfferth, a member of the Soil Science Society of America, investigates food contamination coming from the soil where the plants grow. Seyfferth ...

Troy Oakes

Rice paddies.

Vegan Restaurant First Such Michelin Star Restaurant in France

For a long time, it was looked down upon and derided as rabbit food, odd, or spacey. Now, not only is a vegan diet regarded as healthy, it has turned posh. The vegan diet and restaurants have entered the world of vogue, chic, classy, and high fashion. ONA, a vegan restaurant based in Southwest France, ...

Armin Auctor

Veganism.

12 Kinds of Food That Have a Long Shelf Life

 Most people do not go out as much during the COVID-19 pandemic. They have stocked up with food and medicine at home. There are several emergency food items you can depend on for a rainy day that can be stored for long periods without fear of expiration. 12 foods with a long shelf life 1. ...

Emma Lu

Canned foods.

Korean Beef and Radish Soup

Korean beef and radish soup is a favorite in Korea, and it’s a hearty dish that can be made from a few simple ingredients. It’s not spicy, so kids will like it, too. Koreans grow up eating this soup and it’s even served for breakfast! This Korean beef and radish soup recipe makes enough for ...

Raven Montmorency

A pot of Korean beef and radish soup.

Lamb Soup for Winter

In the cold winter weather, what is the most suitable soup to warm up your stomach and body? Lamb soup because lamb is considered the best ingredient for wintertime soup. Lamb meat is hot in nature, thus, it’s not very good for summer. But for cold winter weather and falling temperatures, it gives you more ...

Armin Auctor

A bowl of lamb soup with vegetables.

The Deep-Frying Method (+Bonus Recipes)

There is nothing quite like french fries or deep-fried onion rings on a bed of fresh lettuce. When using the method of deep-frying, you need to take extra care. Hot oil can be extremely dangerous. Never leave a pan of hot oil unattended; the oil can overheat and catch fire very quickly.

Raven Montmorency

Smelt for sale at a fish market.

When Cantonese Food Beats McDonald’s

Today, Cantonese food is very popular among Western foodies. With globalization came an interest in knowing the “other,” a desire to know how people from other cultures live, what they like, etc. And one of the first things to cross boundaries and introduce people to other cultures around the world was food. In the West, ...

Raven Montmorency

Chinatown.

Some Traditional Pumpkin Recipes for Autumn

Pumpkins are a treasure trove of health and nutrition. Although they are sweet to eat, they are a low-sugar food. You don’t have to worry about putting on weight if you eat it. Pumpkins are packed with dietary fiber and can help with constipation. People who often eat irregularly can also eat pumpkin as a snack ...

Nspirement Staff

Harvested pumpkins.

Autumn Is a Good Time to Eat Eggplant

Eggplant is nutritional and affordable. Eating it in the fall is especially good for the body. According to traditional Chinese medical studies, it has multiple health benefits. Lowers blood lipids and combats fatigue Eggplant contains saponin, a chemical compound that can remove heat, calm, and modulate the body. It is effective in fighting fatigue and ...

Nspirement Staff

Eggplants in a crate.