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Why are fries considered unhealthy?
Fries arrive with a smell that fills a room before the plate even lands. It is a warm, salty promise that feels like...
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What is the function of glycerol in slushies?
On a hot afternoon, a good slushie feels like a small celebration in a cup. You watch a ribbon of colored ice spill...

Can plant-based meats resemble real meat textures
Texture in food is a kind of architecture, a built environment for the senses, and meat has long been the benchmark for that...

Why memories have such a strong pull on our food choices
You know that moment. You are halfway through a spoonful and you time-travel. Not in a sci-fi way. In a very human way....

What precisely is MSG, and is it really that harmful for you?
Although it might seem like a modern invention, MSG’s history goes back more than a century. In 1908, Japanese chemist Kikunae Ikeda set...

The delicious history of hot chocolate
The first sip is a small ceremony. Steam curls upward from the mug, carrying with it the deep scent of roasted cacao mingled...

Why every espresso martini comes with three beans (and no, it’s not random)
It’s late. The lights are low. The bar hums with weekend chatter. You glance at the drink menu, already knowing what you’ll order....
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