fact or fiction

Is it a fact or is it merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the lesser known truths in the food universe.

Elitist Nonsense is referred to as "foodie."
In my first article, I said that you would never see the word “foodie” in my writing, yet here I am putting it in a title. In fact, the word foodie occurs 21 times in this piece. The writer in me hates this word; it’s a terrible use of language. Imagine if wine lovers referred to themselves as “winies.” Funny enough, Grammarly flagged foodie each time it was written in this article and suggested: “Consider using a different word.” Well done, Grammarly, well done.
By jan224 years ago in Feast
Why Were Graham Crackers Invented?
The history of graham crackers is a tale of two men, neither of whom had anything to do with creating the popular cracker. Dr. Sylvester Graham, a preacher, and medical doctor is the namesake of the crackers, but Dr. John Kellogg, the lead physician at Kellogg’s cereal company, is the man responsible for their creation.
By TrendingFastIndia4 years ago in Feast
Gluten: Is it beneficial or harmful? Here’s how you can find out
Gluten, to the untrained palate, sounds like the name of some medieval king whose exploits are long forgotten by now. In actuality, gluten refers to a group of proteins found in common grains like wheat, rye, and barley. And while you may think that gluten is something you can live without if you’re on a diet or suffering from an ailment like celiac disease, experts aren’t so sure that it’s as harmless as you might believe it to be.
By Anirban Bose4 years ago in Feast
Drinking In the 7th Ward
Ward 7-6 1½ ounces Old Overholt rye whiskey ½ ounce Sherry (house blend) ½ ounce cranberry "grenadine" ½ ounce fresh-squeezed lemon juice ¼ ounce fresh-squeezed orange juice 1 dash Orange bitters 1 dash Angostura bitters
By J.S. Kohout4 years ago in Feast
6 Ways to Celebrate National Cherry Month
So, are you ready for 6 ways to celebrate National Cherry Month? With the days getting longer next month; Washington DC hosts a Cherry Blossom Festival from March 26th to April 16th.
By Lynne Black4 years ago in Feast
Picnics in the Cold
I'm not quite white enough for White people, and barely brown enough for Mexicans, but I identify more with my Mexican half. I don't have to think hard about why. It's the food. Food is the glue of my Sonoran Mexican family and heritage. It's the chorizo and egg burritos my grandma made and wrapped in tin foil, that I think of every time I take a road trip. It's the tamale making on Christmas eve that carries on family tradition. It's the menudo and pazole I make when it's cold, that remind me of my aunts and uncles. My dad's homemade beef jerky takes me back to my immigrant grandfather's house where he hung meat from a cow that broke her leg on the ranch, on outdoor lines to dry in the Arizona heat. Even on the other side of my family, I can't help but think of my grandmother, a badass single mom of six - including a special needs child, at a time when society didn't recognize special needs - every time I eat potato salad with eggs. Food is the glue of my memories.
By Mary Padilla4 years ago in Feast
Excuse Me, But Did Our Waiter Go Home?
Well. The world went and got itself into a big, murky mess and here we are….all of us, just trying to figure out how to buy some potting soil or take a ride or get out of the house. I realize that most of the constraints have lessened, but we are still a bit trapped in a world and time we never thought would happen. So……
By Rachael Hughes4 years ago in Feast
What Is the "b": 4 Possible Reasons IHOP Is Rebranding
For sixty or so years, starving and/or drunken patrons without a whole lot of money have frequented IHOP's across this great and prosperous nation. Their assertion to be the International House of Pancakes has been indeed their claim to fame, although, quite ironically, this title is only is recognized in the good old United States of America. But now, the end of an era is upon us all. For whatever reason, possibly a variety of them, just not their sales, as those are up a whopping fifty percent, IHOP is getting its name flipped upside down, turning the pleasant to say IHOP to the strange to say IHOb. What? Right?
By Regular Person4 years ago in Feast
THE END OF AFTERMATH PART V: THE BEGINNING OF AFTERMATH
Previously: (Part 5 of a 5 part series) "What if a bunch of restaurant people lived through a messy restaurant closure. Then, after leaving their last shift, they discovered the world was literally ending? That's the Aftermath concept. But, it's not always going to be the end of the world. Most often, it's only the end of humanity."
By J.S. Kohout4 years ago in Feast
The Aftermath Restaurant Trilogy (Part IV)
Previously: (Part 4 of a 5 part series) "I want everyday folks to understand and appreciate the intricacies of restaurants. I think that complexity is best relayed through stories. Think of it this way. Aftermath: A concept album about taking care of people with food, written by the lying voices in my head. (We're starting in the studio and then going on tour.)"
By J.S. Kohout4 years ago in Feast
Aftermath Restaurant: Part II (More Math)
Previously: (Part 2 of a 5 part series) A guy tries to build a career in the restaurant business. "Like Jane and Michael Banks, I composed a list for my choice position. It needed to be well-established. Stable. There should be space to advance. It also had to have a professional reputation and offer a quality product. If it treated its employees well and involved an easy commute, gravy. I could ride my golden unicorn to work every day with my head held high."
By J.S. Kohout4 years ago in Feast
A Restaurant in the Aftermath
APOLOGIES: This will meander, and it continues over five posts. SPOILERS: I'm trying to figure out how to make you dinner (or lunch). NOTE: The following is true. I'm a real person. The fiction comes later. LASTLY: If interested, I'd be obliged if you'd do the usual internet funk-pop. Read Regularly, Blazon the Bits (share), and Tick the Ticker (🖤).*
By J.S. Kohout4 years ago in Feast