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A brie(f) history of cheese – Paul Kindstedt

Posted on May 20, 2019 by

Before empires and royalty, before pottery and writing, before metal tools and weapons – there was cheese. As early as 8000 BCE, Neolithic farmers began a legacy of cheesemaking almost as old as civilization. Today, the world produces roughly 22 … Continue reading →

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The Most Beautiful Fruits and Vegetables You’ve Never Seen

Posted on May 17, 2019 by

Great Big Story Published on 14 May 2019 Even if you are a fruit and veggie lover, chances are you’ve never heard of most, if any, of the produce grown on Aaron Choi’s Girl & Dug Farms in San Marcos, … Continue reading →

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Five—Likely Unfamiliar—Eats

Posted on May 15, 2019 by

In this reel, we’re going to tempt your tastebuds with five eats you likely haven’t sampled, including a dish known as a “garbage plate” and a pie packed with pickles.

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Why You Can’t Overcook Mushrooms and The Science Behind Them | Mushrooms | What’s Eating Dan?

Posted on May 11, 2019 by

America’s Test Kitchen Published on 1 Dec 2018 Mushrooms are neither plant nor animal. So what’s the best way to cook them? Dan explains the science behind cooking this delicious fungus in this episode of What’s Eating Dan?. Check out … Continue reading →

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How Italian Gorgonzola Cheese Is Made | The Making Of

Posted on May 10, 2019 by

FOOD INSIDER Published on 4 Apr 2019 The Gorgonzola industry is worth over $800 million. Almost 5 million wheels are produced each year and production is confined to the Italian regions of Piedmont and Lombardy. There are only 29 dairies … Continue reading →

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The Curious Origins of Your Favorite Foods

Posted on May 6, 2019 by

Great Big Story Published on 12 Jun 2017 In this reel, we uncover the seriously surprising stories behind some of our favorite foods. We travel back to the Jazz Age to find chicken-and-waffle’s Harlem roots, try to get to the … Continue reading →

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Five Hidden Treasures to Explore

Posted on May 6, 2019 by

We all need a little adventure now and then. In this reel, hide away in London’s 900-year-old secret garden, grab a bite at Madrid’s secret Chinese restaurant and explore Turkey’s hidden underground city.

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Why Do People Think Garlic Kills Vampires? – Forklore

Posted on May 5, 2019 by

Vampire and vampire-like myths appear in cultures all across the world, and though the evil creatures the stories feature differ in form, they are united by one fact: they all fear garlic. How did the bulbus allium become known as … Continue reading →

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25 Edible Plants, Fruits and Trees for Wilderness Survival

Posted on May 5, 2019 by

AlfieAesthetics Published on 19 Jun 2018 A detailed look at some of the most common edible plants, fruits, nuts, trees and seeds that you can eat while out in the wild. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alfiexaesth…

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Ants for dinner? — Recommendations for you.

Posted on May 2, 2019 by

When the waiter asked at the beginning of our meal at the D.O.M. Restaurant, São Paolo, if there is anything I don’t eat, I’ve let him know that I’m not to keen on oysters. Little did I know I should … Continue reading →

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