Blame It On Love - Cooking and Eating

Sushi restaurant raided after Hollywood sting (no replies)

eeek — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:01:46 -0800

After hearing rumours that the Santa Monica sushi joint the Hump was serving whale, one of the producers rigged two activists up with miniature cameras to find out if they were true. The team, both vegans, were served what they believed to be whale meat. They nibbled at the pink flesh then shipped it off to researchers at Oregon State University, the New York Times reports.

http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/shortsharpscience/2010/03/sushi-restaurant-raided-after.html

Space Shuttle Candy Mold (no replies)

eeek — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:41:15 -0800

http://www.cornhobble.com/am/B000EJPJZI

Alton Brown: Thoughts on Eating at Walt Disney World (no replies)

eeek — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:48:35 -0800

We recently returned from a few well deserved days at Disney World and this morning I was pondering the food selection available to Disney guests. My conclusion is that the food at Disney World is great.* <--Yes, there's an asterisk there. There needs to be an asterisk since the variety of items, prices, and availability truly confounds things. If you have time and money it is easy to eat healthy and try a variety of excellent dishes. On the other hand, if you're in the grab and go mode, like many guests there, it can be ~~a pain in the butt~~ tedious to provide your family with a good meal while touring the parks.

http://good-eats-fan.blogspot.com/2010/02/thoughts-on-eating-at-walt-disney-world.html

Nonagenarian Researcher Petitions FDA To Ban Trans Fats (no replies)

eeek — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:39:27 -0700

ScienceDaily (Sep. 4, 2009) — "I request to ban trans fats from the American diet."

Thus begins a 3,000-word petition to the Food and Drug Administration, the work of a man on a dogged, decades-old crusade to eradicate trans fats from food.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090903111458.htm

Airport Security Pig Finds Concealed Truffles (no replies)

eeek — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:07:06 -0700

http://www.theonion.com/content/radio_news/airport_security_pig_finds_0

The Mars menu: This is not Buzz Aldrin's astronaut food (no replies)

eeek — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:33:03 -0700

Reporting from Houston -- Michele Perchonok sat contemplating a shrink-wrapped brick of freeze-dried mac and cheese just outside the test kitchen at NASA's Johnson Space Center. The dish has been served countless times on the space shuttle and International Space Station. When astronauts are so far from home, this is the comfort food they crave.

http://www.latimes.com/news/science/la-sci-mars-food13-2009aug13,0,2875598.story

What You Eat Depends On With Whom You Eat (no replies)

eeek — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:16:38 -0700

ScienceDaily (Aug. 10, 2009) — If you are a woman who dines with a man, chances are you choose food with fewer calories than if you dine with a woman. That is one of the findings in a study conducted by researchers at McMaster University.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090805114616.htm

85 Percent Of U.S. Coleslaw Remains Uneaten (no replies)

eeek — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:32:07 -0700

http://www.theonion.com/content/radio_news/85_of_u_s_coleslaw_remains

I'll drink to that! (no replies)

eeek — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:50:11 -0700

ttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HrxondwCzI

Cookie Salad (no replies)

eeek — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:16:38 -0700

http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1943,148182-252202,00.html

Both? (1 reply)

eeek — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:01:39 -0700

http://www.cheese-burger.net/stories/burger-topped-pizza.html

Seven Deadly 'Shrooms (no replies)

eeek — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:43:54 -0700

Mushrooms can be delicious, beautiful and even, well, "magical". But if tough times send you out to forage for food—beyond the nearest fast-food restaurant—be wary of some of nature's more toxic temptations.

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=seven-deadly-shrooms

India's 'Holy Powder' Finally Reveals Its Centuries-old Secret (no replies)

eeek — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:51:00 -0700

ScienceDaily (Apr. 21, 2009) — Scientists in Michigan are reporting discovery of the secret behind the fabled healing power of the main ingredient in turmeric — a spice revered in India as "holy powder."

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090420123051.htm

Gear for your kitchen (1 reply)

eeek — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:49:08 -0700

Turmeric Ingredient Makes Membranes Behave For Better Health (4 replies)

eeek — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:26:37 -0700

ScienceDaily (Mar. 8, 2009) — Revered in India as "holy powder," the marigold-colored spice known as turmeric has been used for centuries to treat wounds, infections and other health problems. In recent years, research into the healing powers of turmeric's main ingredient, curcumin, has burgeoned, as its astonishing array of antioxidant, anti-cancer, antibiotic, antiviral and other properties has been revealed.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090306172615.htm

X-rated cupcakes (2 replies)

eeek — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 20:31:46 -0800

http://www.browniepointsblog.com/2005/10/22/shf-13-x-rated-cupcakes/

OK, fess up... What did you have for Christmas dinner? (3 replies)

Mominatrix — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:36:33 -0700

We made and ate Mexican.

I can barely move now.

Slippery Slope: One Tiny Truffle Can Trigger Desire For More Treats (1 reply)

eeek — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 09:52:29 -0800

ScienceDaily (Dec. 18, 2008) — Indulging in just one small chocolate truffle can induce cravings for more sugary and fatty foods—and even awaken a desire for high-end status products, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/12/081215111431.htm

Christmas recipes (2 replies)

Mominatrix — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:03:55 -0800

Here's a little something to get you into the Christmas spirit.

CHRISTMAS CAKE

Ingredients:
1 cup of water
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup of sugar
1 tsp salt
1 cup of brown sugar
lemon juice
4 large eggs
nuts
1 bottle Vodka
2 cups of dried fruit
Sample the vodka to check quality.
Take a large bowl,check the vodka again.
To be sure it is of the highest quality,
pour one level cup and drink. Repeat.
Turn on the electric mixer.
Beat one cup of butter in a large fluffy bowl.
Add one teaspoon of sugar.
Beat again.
At this point it's best to make sure the vodka
is shtill OK.
Try another cup .... just in case
Turn off the mixerer.
Break 2 leggs and add to the bowl and chuck in
the cup of dried fruit.
Pick fruit off floor.
Mix on the turner.
If the fried druit gets stuck in the
beaterers pry it loose with a drewscriver.
Sample the vodka to check for tonsisticity.
Next, sift two cups of salt. Or something. Who
giveshz a shit.
Check the vodka.
Now shift the lemon juice and strain your nuts.
Add one table.
Add a spoon of sugar, or somefink. Whatever you
can find.
Greash the oven.
Turn the cake tin 360 degrees and try not to fall over.
Don't forget to beat off the turner.
Finally, throw the bowl through the window,
finish the vodka .
CHERRY MISTMAS!

The Cookie Clause (no replies)

eeek — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:39:14 -0800

Grits made better (8 replies)

eeek — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:47:22 -0800

http://bitsy.spinics.net/140

Thanksgiving Day is almost here, Post your T-day recipes here (5 replies)

RU4REAL — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:44:30 -0800

Here is a turkey recipe that also includes the use of popcorn as a
stuffing -- imagine that. When I found this recipe, I thought it
was perfect for people like me, who just are not sure how to tell
when poultry is thoroughly cooked, but not dried out. Give this a try.

8 - 15 lb. turkey
1 cup melted butter
1 cup stuffing (Pepperidge Farm is Good.)
1 cup uncooked popcorn (ORVILLE REDENBACHER'S LOW FAT) Salt/pepper
to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush turkey well with melted butter
salt, and pepper. Fill cavity with stuffing and popcorn. Place in
baking pan with the neck end toward the back of the oven.

Listen for the popping sounds. When the turkey's ass blows the
oven door open and the bird flies across the room, it's done.

And, you thought I didn't cook...

Life gets messy! Wear your apron!

One of the MOST dangerous Chocolate cake recipes in the world! (1 reply)

RU4REAL — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:32:02 -0700

and I own some huge coffee mugs!!

Havent tried the recipe yet, but the kids and I will be testing the recipe tonight after dinner!

5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE

4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
A small splash of vanilla extract
1 large coffee mug

Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well. Add the egg and mix thoroughly.
Pour in the milk and oil and mix well.
Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla extract, and mix again.
Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts.
The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed!
Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired.
EAT!!!
(This can serve 2 if you want to feel slightly more virtuous).

And why is this most dangerous cake recipe in the world?
Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any time of the day or night!

PETA Squares off against Ben and Jerry (2 replies)

Mominatrix — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:16:20 -0700

Not such an appetizing idea?

It took balls to write this cookbook... (1 reply)

Miss Wendy — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:27:57 -0700

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/wordofmouth/2008/oct/02/foodanddrink.testicles

Mathematics Aids Mayonnaise Production (no replies)

eeek — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 16:05:24 -0700

Since Mominatrix is taking a math class:

How bubbles behave in liquids is important to many production processes, but also extremely difficult to calculate. TU Delft researcher Jok Tang, who received his PhD on Monday 8 September, is helping to change this.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080910090827.htm

Trans Fat in California (1 reply)

eeek — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:50:49 -0700

California on Friday became the first state to ban the use of artificial trans fat also known as partially hydrogenated vegetable oils, long linked to clogging of arteries, in all restaurants and other food establishments in the state.

http://foodconsumer.org/7777/8888/H_eart_amp_B_lood_30/072710372008_Q_A_Trans_fat.shtml

Spice-Rack Favorites Battle E. Coli And Other Foodborne Pathogens (3 replies)

eeek — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:20:35 -0700

Herbs and spices like oregano, thyme, cinnamon and clove do more than add pleasing flavors and aromas to familiar foods. The oils from these plants, or compounds extracted from those oils, pack a powerful, antimicrobial punch—strong enough to help quell such foodborne pathogens as Escherichia coli O157:H7.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080720091047.htm

Turkey (1 reply)

eeek — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 11:05:46 -0800

How much tequila should one use when cooking a turkey?

Try Adding These Superfoods (8 replies)

eeek — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:05:57 -0700

Tired of spinach, bored with broccoli? Experts say there's a new generation of superfoods that promise to do double or triple-duty when it comes to preventing illness. At the top of the list--kiwi. "In a recent study, kiwi was found to be one of the most nutritionally dense fruits out of 27 fruits," according to a dietitian.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/11/071117212106.htm