New Fridge Laser Identifies Contaminated Food
There is a new technological achievement that enables people to find contaminated food on their shelves, and this takes the form of a laser.
Student Invents Smartphone Cover That Can Test and Treat Water, Food
In this age, technology comes in all shapes and sizes. Gadgets are designed to make life easier. At the same time, these gadgets are created in compact and concise dimensions. Just like the new water testing kit that is made in the form of a typical smart phone cover.
McDonalds Goes High Tech, Tests App That Could Be Used for Ordering
McDonalds joins rivals in the app-based ordering game. Tests mobile-ordering platform in response to Starbucks' and Dunkin's apps.
Organic Gummies: A New Refreshment For Health-Conscious
Project 7 has released a gourmet gummy line - claiming the products to have no artificial color or sweetener and are 90% organic.
What Does A Farm-To-Table Restaurant Concept Mean?
When we talk about a farm-to-table restaurant, we actually refer to an eatery where the ingredients are sources locally as far as possible. In other words, the ingredients need to be fresh and go directly from the farm to the table, passing through no or the least series of middlemen, if any.
This Smart Oven Can Bake, Boil And Steam At The Same Time
Combining technology and convenience - Tovala Smart Oven is the newest electronic appliance you'll want to put in your kitchen.
Microwave Myths: Does Cooking In Microwave Leach Out Nutrients?
These days, microwaves are a common gadget in most kitchens. They are not only convenient, but also reduce cooking time. Using electric energy, these two-shelf devices can heat or cook an assortment of foods. However, there are rumors that microwaving food removes some valuable nutrients.
Double Frying: The Science To Making Crusty Foods
While most people are advised to keep off fried foods, there are others who want their food to be crispy whether it is Chongqing Sichuan spice chicken or chicken with chilies or the plain French fries. Scott Andrew Paulson, a physicist at the James Madison University, has been trying to create the perfect French fry and offers a guideline how to double fry your food.
Edible Utensils Developed In India To Lessen Waste Disposal
"Eat with it and then eat it" is the tag line of the edible spoon and fork produced in India. According to Bakeys, 120 billion plastic cutleries are discarded in India alone every year. That's why their founder, Narayana Peesapaty, decided to created edible utensils.
Bubble Tea Stages Comeback: New York Goes Crazy Over Asian Tea
Bubble tea was first invented in Taiwan in the '80s and is recently starting to make a comeback.
Warm Weather Means Better Wine But With Reservations
Climate reportedly has a notable effect on wine, shaping the character of the wine through the grapes.
Target, MIT Commence Testing Concepts On Future of Food
If you have ever walked past the unremarkable brick frontage at 80 Broadway close to the MIT campus, it is very unlikely that you will even have a hint of the massive activities underway in the basement. In fact, the basement of the building houses a busy laboratory packed with bioengineers, nutritionists, students, and farmers engrossed in testing major ideas related to the future of food.
Surface Matters: Study Reveals Why Viruses Can’t Cling To Some Vegetables
It seems some vegetables are almost immune to clingy viruses that a simple rinse or two would be sufficient to remove them. This characteristic makes them less likely to be contaminated, a fact that could be used in the fight against foodborne illnesses.
Want To Lower Your Blood Pressure? Eat Chocolate
Dark chocolate has been shown to have some effect on reducing high blood pressure, according to new research.
Mass Adoption Of Veganism May Save 8 Million Lives By 2050, Study Says
Some celebrities have been spreading the gospel of vegetarianism for some time. Now, they have scientific evidence on their side.
Soup Gets Its Time In The Sun With These Summer Spins
Soups are a classic choice for warming up on a cold winter's night. We don't often appreciate its value as summer fare, though. However, there's actually some fantastic soups perfect for the lighter, warmer season.
12 Creative Spins That Give Fries A Delicious Upgrade
Most people love an order of fries, but how they enjoy those fries does indeed vary. Whether skinny or thick, spicy or curly or covered in truffle salt or a mix of herbs, it's a sure hit at any dinner table. Even the most classic of fun favorites though can be improved upon and some spots around the country are doing exciting things with their fries!
Rosé Wine: Is Oak-Aged Rosé Wine Gilding the Lily?
Rosé wine is made in almost every region in the world, from many different grape varieties. And rose-colored wine is produced in a sweet, dry, sparkling, and even fortified style. Yet the classic style of dry rosé wine from Provence sets the trend that many other wine-producing regions around the world want to emulate.
Pastry Chef Dominique Ansel Celebrates 15 Years In NYC With A Sweet Tribute To The City
Dominique Ansel moved from Paris to New York City to work at Daniel Boulud's French flagship Daniel as the executive pastry chef, a position he held for 6 years. Fast forward 15 years later, and Ansel has become a household name after the invention of a certain croissant-donut hybrid, and his namesake bakery has expanded beyond SoHo to include branches around the world.
This Is Where The Piña Colada Was Born
As if you ever really need an excuse to order a piña colada, today is National Piña Colada Day, so go ahead and order that creamy, sweet, cocktail-meets-dessert libation that is best served on a sunny, tropical beach somewhere exotic.
Prague Should Be Your Next Foodie Vacation Destination
The cold brisk wind whips through the streets on an early spring evening in Prague. As temperatures hover around freezing, only one dish warms the soul this evening. Upon opening the door to Krčma the smell of comfort greets us like warm blanket-braised meat, baking spices, simmering herbs, and fried potatoes.
