fact or fiction
Is it a fact or is it merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the lesser known truths in the food universe.
Cucumber Pickles and Their Health Benefits
Cucumbers are not the only foods that can be made into pickles. In fact, there is a long list of foods that can be pickled. They include onions, beets, watermelon rinds, and even boiled eggs. However, this article is only about pickles made from cucumbers.
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in Feast
Is soy bad for you?
Soy has been a point of concern for many people, especially those transitioning to a vegan/plant-based diet. Men seem to be worried about feminising effects such as "man boobs", and women's concerns mostly lay in the danger of excess estrogen within the body.
By Jackie Green6 years ago in Feast
Differences Between White and Brown Eggs
Some people prefer white eggs. They wouldn't purchase brown eggs if there were no white eggs available at their grocery store. They think brown eggs are much different from what the white ones they are accustomed to eating.
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in Feast
An Imperfect Christmas
December 24th 2015 - It's been 38 years since the full moon last appeared on Christmas Day, 1977 in fact. The young waitress drops a fork, kicks it under a nearby table and totally breaks my train of thought. I look up from my cup and I think. The restaurant is full and the day warmish. I'm sipping coffee dressed in shorts and T-shirt, Melbourne colours of black and grey, while happy Queenslanders dressed in flowery clothing, chat over large serves of pancakes, bacon and eggs.
By Noel Anderson6 years ago in Feast
Red and Processed Meat: What You Need to Know
Just when you thought you had made a sound decision to cut back on red and processed meat, scientists have turned the table on you. New claims from a comprehensive study indicate that one can safely eat red and processed meats several times a week with no health issues.
By Michael J. Albee6 years ago in Feast
Baked Beans Are Different from Pork and Beans
Some people confuse baked beans with pork and beans. However, it is hard to believe anyone can get them mixed up, considering there are some major differences between the two dishes. They both contain navy beans, but there are some major differences between them, mainly because they do not include the same ingredients, and they are not prepared the same way.
By Margaret Minnicks7 years ago in Feast
Differences Between Cupcakes and Muffins
Many people like muffins and cupcakes. Some people like cupcakes better than muffins. Some people like muffins better than cupcakes. Then there is another group who says they don't care, as long as they have something sweet to eat. Even though muffins and are cupcakes are delicious desserts, they are different.
By Margaret Minnicks7 years ago in Feast
Why Does Swiss Cheese Have Holes?
Some people think Swiss cheese is produced only in Switzerland because of its name. In spite of the name, the Swiss cheese that Americans eat is produced primarily in the United States and Canada. Over 297.8 million pounds are produced in the United States every year.
By Margaret Minnicks7 years ago in Feast
What's in Your Food
We all know the responsible thing to do is read the food labels before you buy groceries, but how do you really know which foods to avoid? Some of the ingredients we see are straightforward, but others are vague. How many people really know what the terms natural flavoring and artificial flavoring really mean.
By Naima Omar7 years ago in Feast
Behind the Bacon Burger
The phrase ignorance is bliss would perfectly caption food consumerism in America. For too long consumers have turned a blind eye to how food is produced and the workers who process it. Most consumers in America believe the threats of this way of food processing has no direct impact to them. However, it’s not only the moral aspect consumers should look at but also the disease's that come with it. Sanitation, harmful additives, and inhumane treatment of both the animals and workers should be of great concern to consumers around the world.
By Tony Campbell7 years ago in Feast
