fact or fiction
Is it a fact or is it merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the lesser known truths in the food universe.
Café Etiquette
This was inspired by one of my own comments: Take a look at these brain droppings once again, and please note that I have commented on many small details about life that we often ignore. Here, I wrote about how the best cafés serve coffee not worth their particular atmospheres, and many of you were amused by this thought. And I may one day continue with these lines (so much to contain in notebooks).
By Kendall Defoe 11 months ago in Feast
How can you tell when seafood is spoiled?
Seafood, a popular and nutritious food, is a staple in many homes around the world. Seafood adds a special taste to many dishes whether fresh from the sea or purchased at the store. Its perishable nature, however, means that it can quickly spoil without proper storage and handling. To minimize this distasteful risk and to avoid spending time being sick from foodborne illnesses, it's important to know how to tell if seafood is still edible.
By Rohitha Lanka11 months ago in Feast
Haunting Hospitality
Somewhere in a far-off land resided a small rural village which decades ago took work addiction the wrong way. Outside a food mart stood a gigantic promotional sign featuring a clown with glowing seductive eyes wanting only humanity’s best seen. Matilda, a well-known community leader whose intellectually reasoning formally endorsed three traffic roundabouts that, when crowded, a mass hysteria circus theatrically plays out. Strolling down the food pantry aisle the respected local philanthropist window shopped the product displays, inspected each tempting purchases, placing different items into her basket.
By Marc OBrien11 months ago in Feast
A Moveable Feast
Zab considered himself polite. Before he arrived, he had studied British culture in ESL class, and found himself particularly fond of their indirectness and subtlety. Matters of the heart were much too direct in his culture, so he greatly admired the way the British could say so much by saying so little. It was an art.
By Scott Christenson🌴11 months ago in Feast
TOYOTA CARS ARE BETTER THAN TESLA'S
Why Toyota Cars Sold Higher than Tesla? The automotive industry has witnessed a significant shift in recent years, with electric vehicles (EVs) gaining popularity worldwide. Despite this trend, Toyota, a traditional gasoline-powered vehicle manufacturer, continues to outsell Tesla, a pioneering EV company. In 2020, Toyota sold over 10.6 million vehicles globally, while Tesla delivered approximately 509,737 units. This significant difference in sales can be attributed to several factors.
By Vickotroy “VanOfo” Anderson11 months ago in Feast
Unique Potato Chip Flavors From Around The World
Potato chips are easily one of the most popular and recognizable snacks in the United States. With American national brands such as Frito-Lay, Utz of Hanover, Pringles, Kettle Brand, Zapp's and more, it's hard to find someone who doesn't enjoy a good potato chip. But have you ever wondered what flavors and varieties exist around the world?
By Jenika Enoch11 months ago in Feast
1930's Peanut Butter And Pickle Sandwhich Recipe
It’s hard to imagine now, with grocery aisles stocked to the brim and endless meal delivery apps at our fingertips, but there was a time when putting food on the table was a daily struggle. During the Great Depression of the 1930s, millions of families in America faced severe economic hardship, and meals became less about flavor and more about survival. It was in this era of ingenuity and necessity that the humble peanut butter and pickle sandwich found its moment.
By Ridleys Recipes11 months ago in Feast
Turkey is making fake honey on an alarming scale.
Turkey is making fake honey on an alarming scale. Turkey one of the world's largest honey producers is facing a crisis as counterfeit honey floods the market. With an annual production of around 115,000 tons Turkey ranks second globally after China in honey production. The country's honey industry is valued at approximately €270 million $283.4 million with Germany and the United States being the largest importers. However the rise of adulterated honey containing sugar syrups artificial sweeteners and other additives has cast a shadow over the sector. This fraudulent practice not only threatens the integrity of Turkish honey but also poses risks to international markets where counterfeit honey could be unknowingly sold to consumers. The production of fake honey has been an ongoing issue but recent reports indicate that the problem has escalated. Turkish authorities have confiscated tons of adulterated honey with a total estimated value of around €25 million. In September 2024 police raided a facility in Ankara uncovering 8,150 tons of glucose fructose and sugar used in honey adulteration. Additionally they found 100,000 labels for different brands suggesting a large scale operation to distribute counterfeit products under legitimate brand names. The Turkish Ministry of Agriculture has identified 43 honey producers involved in adulteration and two of these manufacturers supply their products to major supermarket chains.
By Adnan Rasheed11 months ago in Feast
