We live in a world with so much information being brushed on our faces every day. This is a good thing because I also believe that people should be aware of the various alternatives they have away from what they are traditionally accustomed to. Speaking of alternatives, there has been a growing number of people …
What Does Almond Milk Taste Like? (Natural, Sweetened, Unsweetened, Expired) Read More »
Rice can be very scientific and interesting at the same time. It is widely used yet a good number of its users do not understand some few tricks under this little grain’s belt. My curiosity and interest in rice was sparked a long time ago, which even made me choose it as my research project …
How to Avoid Undercooking or Overcooking Rice (7 Rice Cooking Hacks) Read More »
A few days ago someone asked me my opinion about how safe it is to boil water in a nonstick pan. Her question went like this: Hi Dan, I like how you always take a scientific approach to explain things in a way that anyone; even those who hated sciences (me included) can easily follow. …
Can You Boil Water in Nonstick Pans? (Uncommon Myth Solved) Read More »
Most of us like convenience, and with that in mind, foods such as baby carrots were conceived by clever food processors to satisfy our needs. These little orange carrots can make a hell of a feast if you know how to play some magic with carrot recipes. However, just like any other processed food, baby …
Why do Baby Carrots Get Slimy and White? (Here is How to Fix Them) Read More »
It is not the first time I am writing about bananas; it won’t be the last time either. Why? Because bananas have a mammoth-sized history and they always seem to continue unleashing new surprises as we continue to explore and consume them. It is no wonder that when you search for the most sold item …
Surprising Banana Mysteries (They are Berries; they are Radioactive!) Read More »
You might be wondering why the heck do we find ourselves entangled in such trivial matters about classification of foods? Why don’t we just eat and let our stomachs do the classification? Isn’t that what stomachs are meant to do? Well, I believe every organ in the body works in coordination to compensate for what …
Why are Carrots Considered Vegetables and Not fruits? Read More »
When it comes to food matters, everything you always believed could be turned upside down with a simple change in geographical location. While traveling across Europe sometimes back, I was so elated at the idea of sampling ice cream at every stop I made. I looked up the best scoop joints on the internet and …
What Makes Gelato More Expensive than Ice Cream? Read More »
I have previously written several articles about fruits and how they greatly contribute to healthy dieting. One question that keeps coming up about fruits is whether it is appropriate to include fruits in the evening snacks. Looking it up on the internet, I see so many myths that probably explain why so many people are …
Should You Eat Fruits at Night? Here is What You Should Avoid Read More »
Have you ever noticed that food heated in a microwave oven usually tends to lose heat faster than food heated over a conventional stove? Is it true that food heated in a microwave oven cools faster than conventional heated food or there is something you have been missing? If this is one thing that has …
Why Food Heated in a Microwave Oven Cools Faster (Simply Explained) Read More »
You have just finished deep frying your fish, or French fries, or whatever, and what remains in the pan is a sea of already used cooking oil. You really hate food wastage but you are not sure if it is a good idea to reuse the leftover oil in cooking another dish. That is probably …
Is it Okay to Reuse Cooking Oil After Deep Frying? How Many Times? Read More »
