In a time when processed foods dominate our tables, children need to understand where food comes from. Most of us are also far removed from farms, and, unsurprisingly, some children think food comes from grocery stores. Of course, older children may understand a bit about food production from science lessons, but they need activities to ...
Rice is a staple food for billions of people in Asia and Africa. It’s also a versatile ingredient for many iconic dishes from around the world, including dolmades from Greece, risottos from Italy, paella from Spain, and rice puddings from the United Kingdom. Despite its universal appeal, the question asked in every kitchen, be it ...
Most people would expect a freezer can keep perishable food fresh and safe from spoilage for many months. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Have you ever noticed a funky smell in your freezer? Where does it come from and what can be done to fix the problem? Hardy microbes and pungent chemicals There ...
“Forever chemicals” stop your food from sticking to the pan. They prevent stains on clothes and carpets. They help firefighting foam extinguish fires. But the very thing that makes “forever chemicals” so useful also makes them dangerous. Forever chemicals — the catchier name for the class of chemicals known as PFAS, per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances ...
Every country has something unique about its cuisine. It is not only about how amazing the delicacies taste. In each country, you will find a few special dishes that have a history associated with them. Sometimes, it can also be about a condiment that complements its dishes. Those who are born and raised in the ...
Researchers developed a groove-based shape morphing technique that can make many types of materials, especially edible materials like authentic Italian pasta made of semolina flour and water, flat-packed and morph when cooked. They were inspired by how furniture is flat packed to save packaging space and carbon footprint during transportation. The plastic material, used in ...
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 ...
Bruce French is an agricultural scientist from Tasmania who has dedicated his life to a very unique purpose — to catalog all the edible plants in the world. French believes that this will help solve global hunger. Cataloging plants Five decades ago when French was teaching in Papua New Guinea, his students remarked that they ...
The outbreak of the CCP virus has raised questions about the future of food. While the lack of restaurant activity has harmed farmers, the common man is facing the prospect of a potential food crisis. The pandemic has triggered many people to seriously reconsider our ideas about food production, distribution, and consumption. Localization The possibility ...
With research constantly reminding us of the negative consequences of using pesticides, there is a growing international movement to make farming pesticide-free. The idea is to implement natural alternatives that will deter pests and ensure that the crops and soil are not exposed to harmful chemicals. One method that farmers use is to plant wildflowers ...
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