On Easter Sunday, we thought it would be appropriate to highlight a age old egg preserving technique – the Century egg: a Chinese delicacy made by eggs in a mixture of clay, ash, salt, quicklime, and rice hulls for several weeks or months. During the process, the complex flavorless proteins and fats in the egg are …
We’re loving the upside of using mushrooms for everything from coffee infusing to biotech and leather production to beauty products: this fast growing category is expected to hit $50 billion in the coming years according to Fast Company. Back in November of 2017, Whole Foods included “Functional Mushrooms” as a new trend to watch out …
This versatile spice, also known as Achiote is used in Latin American rice dishes, English cheese manufacturing, and Vietnamese braises – and it looks like a poisonous alien life-form in the wild. The bright reddish orange spice comes in two forms; paste and powder, and has a peppery aroma and a subtle flavor described as …
One of the first viral “foods” of 2018 isn’t actually food at all: for some reason beyond any sensible person’s ability to comprehend, people are eating Tide’s laundry detergent pods as part of the “Tide Pod Challenge”. Although reminiscent of a delicious giant gusher, it’s still never a good idea to consume poison – even …
It’s summer in Chile and that means a cold drink of wine and pineapple ice-cream. You heard that right…it’s as unique as they come! While traveling in Santiago and wondering around the Central Market, we ran into La Piojera, which translates to “The Locksmith” in English. After entering and walking through a long cobblestone hallway, …
At San Francisco’s Craftsman and Wolves, James Beard finalist Chef William Werner is serving up a rebellious savory muffin, with asiago, sausage, green onion, and soft cooked egg in the center. The Black Tonic there is served in a rocks glass with two shots of creamy espresso, topped with tonic water and two shaves of a …
In honor of the Pantone Color of the Year released today, 18-3838 Ultra Violet, we celebrate a growing food trend that aligns with the color selection.
Cousin to Nutmeg, Mace is lighter, subtler, and sweeter than nutmeg. Imagine a cross between nutmeg and coriander, tinged with citrus and cinnamon. Add to that the same nostril-widening properties that nutmeg, mint, and basil share. Then add the complexity raw sugar. Nutmeg is actually a fruit with a hard stone at its center, like …
This drink is the perfect addition to any asian meal or by itself by a warm fire. Originally adapted from Linger, a restaurant in Denver with South American and Asian influences, this recipe puts an unique twist on a staple cocktail. Ingredients – sugar, chinese five spice (cinnamon, star anise, fennel, Sichuan peppercorns), bitters, orange, …